Travelling from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Hurghada Airport (HRG): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Hurghada Airport.
The timezone in Hurghada is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Istanbul.
Every week, there are seven Istanbul Airport to Hurghada Airport flights. To take off early, opt for the 02:00 Turkish Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 09:15 with Turkish Airlines.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your IST to HRG flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Travelling to Hurghada (and then discovering more of Egypt!) is a cinch with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Hurghada Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Turkish Airlines.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Istanbul Airport to Hurghada Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between IST and HRG include:
Cairo Airport
Antalya Airport
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Hurghada Airport (HRG)
At the moment, R 1,313 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Hurghada Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,789. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To get cheap tickets from IST to HRG, book your journey seven months before your departure.
Organise your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Hurghada Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from IST to HRG by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Istanbul Airport to Hurghada Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near IST. Whether you're taking an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Hurghada Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Hurghada Airport (HRG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Istanbul Airport to Hurghada Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HRG instead:
Pick up a Hurghada Airport rental car and explore Hurghada and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Auto-Union and Alamo are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Hurghada Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Hurghada Airport (HRG)
April is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Hurghada Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Hurghada in March.
Book your flight from Istanbul Airport to Hurghada Airport for August if you want to go to Hurghada during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from IST to HRG in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be explored after you've seen Hurghada. Around 402 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Gizeh Plateau, TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile.
Giza is another well-known destination in Egypt and is around 402 kilometres north-west of Hurghada. No trip is complete without visiting Great Sphinx of Giza, Great Pyramid of Giza and Khufu Pyramid.