Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Hurghada International Airport (HRG): what you need to know
A direct flight from King Khaled International Airport to Hurghada International Airport takes on average 2 hours 25 minutes. The timezone in Hurghada is UTC+2, so it's 1 hour behind Riyadh.
Flights from King Khaled International Airport to Hurghada International Airport start from 18:40 — the earliest with flynas. The latest departure is the 21:55 option with flynas. Overall, there are 2 weekly services from RUH to HRG.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
To break up your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Hurghada International Airport, consider adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to find a city that catches your eye. The most popular stopovers on the RUH - HRG route are:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Cairo International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
To see if you need a visa to enter Egypt, check with your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll provide you with the most up-to-date information, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from RUH to HRG.
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Hurghada International Airport is P8,430. The cheapest price for a return flight is P17,810. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 8 months before you want to travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from RUH to HRG.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for tickets from King Khaled International Airport to Hurghada International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from RUH to HRG. You don't need to check every day to see if airfares have dropped. We'll tell you the moment the price changes.
Take advantage of filters to find the right trip for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from King Khaled International Airport to Hurghada International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
To reach King Khaled International Airport from central Riyadh, it'll take about 33 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near RUH. Whether you're on an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Hurghada International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are just the thing:
Arriving at Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
Book a hotel close to HRG if you're on a late flight from King Khaled International Airport to Hurghada International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Hurghada International Airport (HRG) to central Hurghada
Hurghada International Airport to central Hurghada is around 22 minutes in a car. It's approximately 13 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
When to fly to Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Hurghada International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Hurghada. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Hurghada International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Hurghada during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26 ºC and 36 ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 12 ºC and 23 ºC. Look for cheap tickets from RUH to HRG around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Hurghada
Once you've locked in your flights from RUH to HRG, you'll need to find a hotel in Hurghada. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this popular destination:
El Dahar and Mahmya Island are a couple of major attractions to put on your Hurghada must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Hurghada Grand Aquarium.
Complete your Hurghada trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Hurghada International Airport, check out our low prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one place to find the best car rental price for your Hurghada getaway.