Hurghada International Airport (HRG) Passenger & Transfer Guide
Everything you need to navigate the Red Sea's premier aviation gateway: Terminal 1, Terminal 2, the $25 Egypt visa on arrival, baggage reclaim, telecom SIM booths, and verified private limousine transfers to El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, and Soma Bay.
How to Meet Your Chauffeur at HRG Hub
Chauffeurs meet travelers right outside the arrival terminal exit doors immediately after customs and baggage claim with a personalized name sign.
Disembark your aircraft via jet bridge (Terminal 1) or passenger mobile stairs into the air-conditioned arrival concourse.
Immigration & Egypt Tourist Visa: Before proceeding to passport control, visit the official 24/7 bank kiosks (Banque Misr or National Bank of Egypt) located directly in the arrival hall before passport counters to purchase the official $25 USD Egypt Tourist Visa sticker (or present your pre-issued Egypt eVisa). Please note: Unlike Sinai, mainland Red Sea resorts require a valid Egypt Tourist Visa.
Pass through Egyptian passport control where the immigration officer validates and stamps your visa sticker.
Proceed down to the spacious baggage carousel hall to retrieve your checked luggage.
Walk through the customs luggage screening checkpoint.
Exit through the sliding glass arrival doors to the covered reception curbside where your licensed private chauffeur is holding a prominent personalized name sign.
💡 Essential Passenger Tips for HRG Hub
- • Have $25 USD exact cash (or EUR/GBP equivalent) ready for the bank visa counter before passport control to ensure rapid clearance.
- • Official 24/7 bank kiosks and telecom counters (Vodafone, Orange, WE, e&) are located right in the arrivals hall before and after customs.
- • Complimentary 60 minutes waiting time begins only from actual flight touchdown, tracked via live flight radar.
VIP Arrival Services & Extras at HRG Hub
Upgrade your arrival experience at Hurghada Airport with our verified ancillary services. Fast-track immigration, certified baby car seats, and Pearl VIP luxury lounge passes.
Skip All Queues خدمة المسار السريع وكبار الزوار بمطار الغردقة Hurghada Airport VIP Fast-Track & Meet and Assist
Bypass long arrival queues. A dedicated VIP protocol officer meets you at the jet bridge and expedites Egypt visa issuance, passport control, and customs.
Family Essential كراسي أمان الأطفال والرضع Certified Child & Infant Car Safety Seats
Travel with peace of mind. European-certified (ECE R44/04 / i-Size) rear-facing infant capsules, toddler seats, and booster cushions pre-installed.
Executive Luxury دخول صالات كبار الزوار بمطار الغردقة الدولي Hurghada Airport Pearl VIP Executive Lounge Pass
Relax before your departure or transit flight. Gourmet buffet, chilled beverages, high-speed Wi-Fi, shower suites, and quiet resting pods in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
Airlines Operating at HRG Hub
If your flight is operated by any of these airlines, you will arrive through this terminal:
Passenger Facilities at HRG Hub
Frequently Asked Questions: Hurghada Airport (HRG) Overview
Do I need a visa to enter Egypt through Hurghada Airport? ▼
Yes. Hurghada is located in the Red Sea Governorate on mainland Egypt (unlike Sharm El Sheikh in Sinai which offers a free Sinai stamp). All foreign tourists from eligible nations (UK, EU countries, US, Canada, Australia, etc.) must obtain an Egypt Tourist Visa. You can purchase the $25 USD visa sticker upon arrival at the official bank counters (Banque Misr / NBE) right before passport control, or apply online in advance for an official Egypt eVisa.
How many passenger terminals are operating at Hurghada Airport? ▼
Hurghada Airport operates two active passenger terminals: Terminal 1, the newer 3-level terminal inaugurated with jet bridges and high passenger capacity, handling the majority of international scheduled flights and European holiday charters; and Terminal 2, the modernized facility handling domestic connections (EgyptAir, Air Cairo) from Cairo, Luxor, and Alexandria, along with select charter routes.
Where will my private chauffeur meet me upon arrival? ▼
In accordance with Egyptian airport security regulations, private chauffeurs wait right outside the arrival terminal sliding glass exit doors at the covered passenger greeting lane, holding an official personalized sign clearly displaying your name.
How far is Hurghada Airport from major Red Sea resort areas? ▼
Mamsha Promenade and Hurghada City Center are 8–12 km (10–15 mins); Sahl Hasheesh is 22 km (20–25 mins); Makadi Bay is 32 km (25–30 mins); El Gouna is 38 km (30–35 mins); and Soma Bay is 52 km (45–50 mins).