Cairo to Hurghada flights
Direct and connecting flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Hurghada International Airport (HRG) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Cairo to Hurghada take?
Flight time from Cairo (CAI) to Hurghada (HRG) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Cairo to Hurghada?
Airline availability for CAI to HRG changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Cairo to Hurghada?
Direct (nonstop) availability on CAI to HRG varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- MSC5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- Egyptair5-yr attributed events: 3Last 90 days: none recorded
- NMA5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| MSC | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| Egyptair | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| NMA | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning CAI → HRG
CAI to HRG is a short-haul route of 402 km (250 mi). See the return HRG → CAI route.
Alternative airports near Cairo: Cairo (CWE) — 46 km.
Alternative airports near Hurghada: Sharm El Sheikh (SSH) — 107 km, El-tor (ELT) — 116 km.