Flying from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Hurghada Airport (HRG): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Birmingham Airport to Hurghada Airport.
Hurghada's timezone is UTC+2, making Hurghada two hours ahead of Birmingham.
Each week, there are five Birmingham Airport to Hurghada Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your BHX to HRG flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Birmingham Airport to Hurghada Airport, so getting to Hurghada (and then exploring more of Egypt!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is TUI.
The most punctual carrier that operates BHX to HRG flights is TUI. Its services land without delay 66.67% of the time.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham Airport to Hurghada Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BHX and HRG:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Antalya Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Of all flights leaving Birmingham Airport, 72% land on time at their destination.
Birmingham Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 25 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near BHX? If you've booked an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Hurghada Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Hurghada Airport (HRG)
If you're landing on a late Birmingham Airport to Hurghada Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near HRG:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Hurghada Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Auto-Union or Alamo and see more of Hurghada and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Hurghada Airport around two weeks ahead.
When to fly to Hurghada Airport (HRG)
The quietest month for a flight from Birmingham Airport to Hurghada Airport is March, while April is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Hurghada based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from Birmingham Airport to Hurghada Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Hurghada, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BHX to HRG sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
You've done Hurghada, now it's time to explore more of Egypt. Travel about 402 kilometres north-west to Cairo to tick off its top sights. From Gizeh Plateau to TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Giza is another essential stop in Egypt and is around 402 kilometres north-west of Hurghada. No journey is complete without a visit to Great Sphinx of Giza, Great Pyramid of Giza and Khufu Pyramid.


