Flying from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Hurghada International Airport (HRG): what you need to know
Hurghada's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Hurghada one hour ahead of Bologna.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to board your BLQ to HRG flight.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Hurghada International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BLQ and HRG:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
86 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Hurghada International Airport flight. Return flights start at 183 €. These fares may change based on availability.
To score cheap tickets from BLQ to HRG, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Hurghada International Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Guglielmo Marconi Airport, data shows 74.23% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Guglielmo Marconi Airport from central Bologna, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Hurghada International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to BLQ:
Arriving at Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
If you're coming in on a late Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Hurghada International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near HRG:
Pick up a Hurghada International Airport rental car and discover Hurghada and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Auto-Union and Alamo are top outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Hurghada International Airport about two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Hurghada International Airport (HRG) to central Hurghada
Hurghada International Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from the centre of Hurghada. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
The quietest month for a flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Hurghada International Airport is May, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Hurghada based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Hurghada is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Hurghada International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from BLQ 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
Hurghada has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Egypt just waiting to be explored. Around 402 kilometres north-west of Hurghada, a trip to Cairo will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili.
Around 402 kilometres north-west of Hurghada, Giza is another favourite stop in Egypt. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed.