Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hurghada International Airport (HRG): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Hurghada International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 30 minutes.
Hurghada's timezone is UTC+2, making Hurghada two hours ahead of London.
Take your pick of 19 weekly London Gatwick Airport to Hurghada International Airport flights. The 08:45 departure with TUI is the earliest you can take. TUI operates the last service of the day at 14:50.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your LGW to HRG flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
You can fly nonstop to Hurghada, Egypt. Take off with one of these carriers that offer direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Hurghada International Airport:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with TUI on this route.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Hurghada International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between LGW and HRG include:
W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport
Antalya Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
Currently, ج.م. 3,164 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Hurghada International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 5,507. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from LGW to HRG by booking at least one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Hurghada International Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Hurghada International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Gatwick Airport, data shows 69.26% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is approximately 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near LGW? If you've booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Hurghada International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Hurghada International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near HRG instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Hurghada International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Auto-Union or Alamo and find adventure across Hurghada and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Hurghada International Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Hurghada International Airport (HRG) to central Hurghada
Hurghada International Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Hurghada. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Hurghada International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Hurghada. If you want a quieter vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Hurghada International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Hurghada during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 36ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 12ºC and 23ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LGW to HRG sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be explored once you've seen Hurghada. Around 402 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili.
Giza is another must-experience destination in Egypt and is around 402 kilometres north-west of Hurghada. No trip is complete without a visit to Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed.