Flying from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to Hurghada International Airport (HRG): what you need to know
Hurghada is one hour behind Madinah and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your MED to HRG flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Hurghada International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between MED and HRG include:
Cairo International Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
Right now, R 2,597 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Hurghada International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 5,941. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MED to HRG if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Hurghada International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MED to HRG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Hurghada International Airport.
Handy information about Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
When it comes to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.98% of flights complete their journey on time.
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Madinah. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MED? If you're boarding an early flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Hurghada International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
Reserve a hotel close to HRG if you're taking a late Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Hurghada International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Hurghada International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Auto-Union or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Hurghada and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Hurghada International Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Hurghada International Airport (HRG) to central Hurghada
From Hurghada International Airport, Hurghada is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Hurghada International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Hurghada. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Hurghada International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Hurghada during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MED to HRG in January. Temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of Egypt
You've done Hurghada, now it's time to discover more of Egypt. Journey about 402 kilometres north-west to Cairo to tick off its leading attractions. From giza pyramids to Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 402 kilometres north-west of Hurghada, Giza is another essential stop in Egypt. No visit is complete without checking out Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed.