Flying from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Hurghada Airport (HRG): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Riyadh Airport to Hurghada Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 25 minutes.
Hurghada is one hour behind Riyadh and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your RUH to HRG flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Flynas is your ticket to exploring Hurghada (and maybe even some other great parts of Egypt!). Browse the direct flights from Riyadh Airport to Hurghada Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Flynas.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Riyadh Airport to Hurghada Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between RUH and HRG:
Munich Airport
Cairo Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Hurghada Airport (HRG)
Currently, 134 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Riyadh Airport to Hurghada Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 247 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from RUH to HRG, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Riyadh Airport to Hurghada Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Riyadh Airport (RUH)
Riyadh Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 85% of flights that take off from RUH arrive at their destination without delay.
Riyadh Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Riyadh. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your flight from Riyadh Airport to Hurghada Airport off to an easy start. Just a short ride from RUH, spend the night in Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel and you'll be well-rested for the journey ahead.
Arriving at Hurghada Airport (HRG)
If you're getting in on a late Riyadh Airport to Hurghada Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near HRG:
Grab a Hurghada Airport rental car and discover Hurghada and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Auto-Union and Alamo are top outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Hurghada Airport around two weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Hurghada Airport (HRG)
April is the busiest month for flights from Riyadh Airport to Hurghada Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Hurghada in March.
The warmest month in Hurghada is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Lock in your flights from Riyadh Airport to Hurghada Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from RUH 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 is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Egypt just waiting to be discovered. About 402 kilometres north-west of Hurghada, a visit to Cairo will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Gizeh Plateau, TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Egypt, head for Giza, roughly 402 kilometres north-west of Hurghada. Great Sphinx of Giza, Great Pyramid of Giza and Khufu Pyramid are among its highlights.