Hurghada Airport Guide

(HRG)

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Hurghada International Airport is the main international airport that serves Hurghada, a popular tourist destination on Egypt's eastern coast. Hurghada Airport is one of the busiest airports in Egypt and receives traffic from destinations across Africa, the Middle East and Europe. The airport is located 6 km away from Hurghada city and handles more than 7 million travellers each year. The international airport is managed by the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority and serves several airlines, including carriers with code share and global alliances. The airport has recently undergone considerable renovations to accommodate the significant growth in the leisure traffic.

Airport Code: HRG

Address: Hurghada, Egypt

Website: www.eac-airports.com/OurAirports_Hurghada.aspx
Hurghada International Airport’s website is a helpful guide for travellers looking for tips and information. All kind of relevant Hurghada airport information can be gathered from the airport’s website. By logging onto the website, one can be acquainted with airport’s history, passenger capacity, services and facilities, and other important Hurghada airport information.

Time Zone: GMT + 2 GMT +3 (from last Friday in April to last Thursday in September).

Airport Connectivity: Passengers can use different modes of transport to move to and from the Hurghada International Airport.

Public Bus: Hurghada has an efficient and regular bus service. Bus stops are located next to the Hurghada airport terminal and regular bus service is operated between the airport and the centre of the Hurghada city. The journey usually takes around 20 minutes.

Taxi: Regular taxis and tourist taxis also operate from the airport. The taxi rank is located next to the Hurghada airport passenger terminal and offers 24-hour services. Tourist taxis are relatively expensive.

Car Hire: Car hire is available at the Hurghada International Airport. Local as well as international operators like Hertz are represented at the airport.

Car Parking: The international airport provides short term (up to 24 hours) as well as long term parking spots. Short-term parking lots are located just in front of the terminal, while long-term parking is slightly further away. Signage and instructions are offered at the Hurghada Airport to guide passengers towards them.

Lounges: Hurghada airport offers a VIP lounge - services of which needs to be reserved beforehand. Free snacks and magazines are offered in a comfortable atmosphere to passengers at the lounge.

Food and Beverages: For travellers who feel a need to have some food at the airport are inundated with options. The international airport has a range of cafes and bars, and a full-service restaurant. One can find all kinds of local and European dishes in these eating joints. Hurghada airport additionally features numerous coffee and fast-food machines.

Shopping - Hurghada International Airport has a number of stores and shops where people can buy items of their liking. The airport’s terminal features a wide expanse shopping area that includes several souvenir, jewellery and perfume shops, as well as news stands. The airport's departure area holds duty-free shops that sell a variety of goods, foodstuffs, presents, perfumes, tobacco and alcohol.

Business Facilities - There is no special site for business meetings at the Hurghada airport. Nearby hotels, however, have conference and meeting facilities.

Airport Hotels - There is no availability of accommodation at the Hurghada International Airport; however a number of accommodation options are located very near to the international airport.

Money, Banking, Postal and Telecommunications - Currency exchange service is offered at the currency exchange offices and the bank. A number of 24-hour ATMs are additionally available at the international bank. There is a postal office that offers mailing and Internet access at the Hurghada International Airport. Travellers also have access to numerous pay phones at the airport’s terminal.

Lost and Found: The Hurghada International Airport has a left-luggage facility and office. Baggage packaging services are also available.

Facilities for Passengers with Special Needs: The airport features service platforms for wheelchairs that allow the disabled individuals to move freely from one place to another. Airlines must be notified beforehand to avail special service at departures and arrivals.

Other Services and Facilities: The Hurghada International Airport features a mosque and play lots for small children at the terminal.

(Note: This airport guide is based on information gathered from official airport website on the internet. Southall Travel holds no responsibility for any misrepresentation of facts and will not be in any way liable for any kind of eventuality arising from the use of information given in this guide).