Travelling from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Hurghada International Airport (HRG): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Hurghada International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 35 minutes.
Hurghada is one hour ahead of Basel and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Take your pick of five weekly EuroAirport Swiss to Hurghada International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with easyJet is the earliest you can take. Air Cairo operates the last service of the day at 20:25.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your BSL to HRG flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Air Cairo is your gateway to discovering Hurghada (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Egypt!). Browse the direct flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Hurghada International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most passengers choose to travel with Air Cairo on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from EuroAirport Swiss to Hurghada International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between BSL and HRG:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
36 € is the best price for a one-way EuroAirport Swiss to Hurghada International Airport flight. Return flights start from 85 €. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To get cheap tickets from BSL to HRG, reserve your trip one month before your departure date.
Plan your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Hurghada International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from BSL to HRG.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Hurghada International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Of all flights leaving EuroAirport Swiss, 76.48% land on time at their destination.
EuroAirport Swiss is around 6 kilometres from central Basel. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to BSL? If you're boarding an early flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Hurghada International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late EuroAirport Swiss to Hurghada International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near HRG instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Hurghada International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Auto-Union or Alamo and explore beyond Hurghada's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Hurghada International Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Hurghada International Airport (HRG) to central Hurghada
Hurghada International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Hurghada. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
August is the busiest month for flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Hurghada International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Hurghada in May.
Book your flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Hurghada International Airport for August if you want to visit Hurghada during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BSL to HRG in January if you'd rather travel during 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 places in Egypt waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Hurghada. Around 402 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Egypt, consider Giza, about 402 kilometres north-west of Hurghada. Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed are the start of reasons to visit.