Hurghada holidays
Red Sea resort zone for beach-first stays with easy diving and snorkelling rather than classical sightseeing.
36°C AugustBest Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov5–10 nights
At a glance
- off-season sun
- all-inclusive beach week
- diving and snorkelling
- families with resort focus
Trip cost
- Return flight
- ≈€220
- Stay
- ≈€385
- Food & local
- ≈€70
Includes the return fare from London Stansted. An estimate, not a quote — each booking happens separately with its supplier. How we work this out.
Stays
Stays in Hurghada
From €35/night · Typical €80 · 258 stays · for your 7 nights
Booking.com (opens in a new tab)- Best 3-star
Sahl hasheesh luxury apartment Bay view G228G · 22.7 km from the centre€44 a night (opens in a new tab)See more 3-star options
- Best 4-star
Pharaoh Azur Resort19.3 km from the centre€199 a night (opens in a new tab)See more 4-star options
- Best 5-star
Titanic Beach - Families And Couples Only19.2 km from the centre€215 a night (opens in a new tab)See more 5-star options
- Cheapest
Sky Star Hotel free shuttle to Hurghada City Center21.2 km from the centre€35 a night (opens in a new tab)See more options, cheapest first
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Getting to Hurghada
- AirportHurghada International Airport (HRG)
- Transfer optionsTaxi
Hurghada International Airport is the closest major airport to the city and resort strips, with taxis the standard transfer option arranged directly or through hotels.
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Areas of Hurghada
A few places people base themselves, and who each tends to suit.
- Hurghada Town (El Dahar)Suited to travellers wanting a more local Egyptian feel and cheaper, non-resort accommodation compared with the hotel strips.
- El GounaMaster-planned lagoon town about 25 km up the coast from central Hurghada, for self-contained upscale stays with marinas, dining and activities inside the enclave.
- Sahl HasheeshQuiet, planned resort area for beach-focused stays with limited independent town life.
- Makadi BayCluster of larger resorts south of Hurghada suited to package holidays and house-reef snorkelling.
- Soma BayHeadland of resorts appealing to golfers and windsurfers wanting distance from the main Hurghada strip.
When to go
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis, 2022–2024). Gold months are the best weather fit.
- Best overall
- March · April · October · November
- Hottest
- August · 36°C
- Wettest
- March · 3mm
- Jan21°2mm
- Feb21°1mm
- Mar24°3mm (good month)
- Apr28°0mm (good month)
- May31°1mm
- Jun34°0mm
- Jul35°0mm
- Aug36°0mm
- Sep34°0mm
- Oct30°0mm (good month)
- Nov27°0mm (good month)
- Dec24°1mm
What each season is like
- Spring
- March to May balances comfortable heat, good underwater visibility and fewer crowds than peak summer school holidays, making it popular with divers.
- Summer
- June to September brings the strongest sun and very warm sea; good for Red Sea-focused trips but can feel oppressive for non-divers and families.
- Autumn
- September to November often offers warm water, easing crowds and lower prices, though occasional khamsin winds and dust can affect comfort.
- Winter
- December to February is peak for European package holidays, so resorts can be busy even as inland Egypt cools; sea remains swimmable but days are shorter.
Compare Egypt destinations
Still deciding? Other Egypt destinations, with the same weather and typical-stay data behind them.
| Destination | Aug | Typical stay |
|---|---|---|
| Cairo | 39°C | 3–5 nights |
| Luxor | 43°C | 2–4 nights |
| Marsa Alam | 37°C | 5–9 nights |
| Sharm el-Sheikh | 41°C | 5–10 nights |
Good to know about Hurghada
Worth it for
Year-round beach conditions and warm sea make winter sun easier than Mediterranean resorts closing for the season.
Keep in mind
Resort development has expanded rapidly and can feel overrun with tourists at times compared with quieter Red Sea towns.
Why go
- Year-round beach conditions and warm sea make winter sun easier than Mediterranean resorts closing for the season.
- Resorts line the shore with direct reef access, giving simpler snorkelling logistics than city-based bases like Cairo.
- Choice between self-contained enclaves such as El Gouna and quieter strips like Sahl Hasheesh or Makadi Bay.
Worth knowing
- Resort development has expanded rapidly and can feel overrun with tourists at times compared with quieter Red Sea towns.
- Local non-resort infrastructure is patchy, so walking beyond hotel zones may feel unfinished versus more established Mediterranean cities.
- Beach and reef access is concentrated around hotels, so independent travellers have fewer public options than in European resorts.