Flying from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Hurghada Airport (HRG): what you need to know
Hurghada is two hours behind Abu Dhabi and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your AUH to HRG flight.
Travelling during a peak time like December? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Zayed International Airport to Hurghada Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between AUH and HRG include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Cairo Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Hurghada Airport (HRG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Zayed International Airport to Hurghada Airport flight is $391. A return plane ticket is currently $694. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from AUH to HRG if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Zayed International Airport to Hurghada Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Save time searching for cheap flights from AUH to HRG by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Zayed International Airport to Hurghada Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Of the flights that depart from Zayed International Airport, 75% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Abu Dhabi to Zayed International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Zayed International Airport to Hurghada Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near AUH:
Arriving at Hurghada Airport (HRG)
If you have a late Zayed International Airport to Hurghada Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near HRG:
Grab a Hurghada Airport rental car and discover Hurghada and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Auto-Union and Alamo are popular providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Hurghada Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Hurghada Airport (HRG) to central Hurghada
Hurghada Airport to central Hurghada has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Hurghada Airport (HRG)
April is the most popular month for flights from Zayed International Airport to Hurghada Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Hurghada in March.
Lock in your flight from Zayed International Airport to Hurghada Airport for August if you'd like to explore Hurghada during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AUH to HRG around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
Hurghada is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Egypt waiting to be explored. About 402 kilometres north-west of Hurghada, a trip to Cairo will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Gizeh Plateau, TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile.
If there's time to check out another side of Egypt, consider Giza, about 402 kilometres north-west of Hurghada. Great Sphinx of Giza, Great Pyramid of Giza and Khufu Pyramid are among its highlights.