Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Hurghada Airport (HRG): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Hurghada Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 40 minutes.
Hurghada's timezone is UTC+2, making Hurghada two hours ahead of Edinburgh.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your EDI to HRG flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
EasyJet is your gateway to exploring Hurghada (and perhaps some other great corners of Egypt!). Check out the direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Hurghada Airport offered by this carrier.
Most passengers choose to fly with easyJet on this route.
Among carriers operating EDI to HRG flights, easyJet has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Hurghada Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between EDI and HRG:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Birmingham Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Hurghada Airport (HRG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Hurghada Airport flight is ج.م. 5,060. A return fare right now is ج.م. 10,391. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from EDI to HRG.
Organise your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Hurghada Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Hurghada Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
73% of flights leaving from Edinburgh Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to EDI? If you've booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Hurghada Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Hurghada Airport (HRG)
Book a hotel near HRG if you're taking a late Edinburgh Airport to Hurghada Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Explore without limits with a Hurghada Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Auto-Union or Alamo and venture far and wide through Hurghada and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Hurghada Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Hurghada Airport (HRG) to central Hurghada
Hurghada Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from the centre of Hurghada. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Hurghada Airport (HRG)
April is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Hurghada Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Hurghada in March.
When booking your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Hurghada Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Hurghada, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC to 36ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from EDI to HRG in January. Temperatures average between 12ºC and 23ºC then.
Explore more of Egypt
You've visited Hurghada, now it's time to discover other parts of Egypt. Journey about 402 kilometres north-west to Cairo to check off its leading attractions. From Gizeh Plateau to TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Egypt, consider Giza, roughly 402 kilometres north-west of Hurghada. Great Sphinx of Giza, Great Pyramid of Giza and Khufu Pyramid are among the biggest draws.
