Travelling from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL) to Hurghada Airport (HRG): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Hurghada Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Hurghada is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Basel.
Flights from BSL to HRG start at 06:00 — the first with easyJet. The last service of the day is at 19:25 with Air Cairo. In total, you can take your pick of four weekly Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Hurghada Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your BSL to HRG flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
EasyJet is your ticket to exploring Hurghada (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Egypt!). Check out the direct flights from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Hurghada Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is easyJet.
EasyJet tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for BSL to HRG flights, with 80.0% of its services arriving on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Hurghada Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between BSL and HRG:
Munich Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Handy information about Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL)
Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from BSL touch down on schedule 81% of the time.
Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Basel. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to BSL? If you're catching an early flight from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Hurghada Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Hurghada Airport (HRG)
Consider staying in a hotel near HRG if you have a late Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Hurghada Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
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.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Hurghada Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Hurghada Airport (HRG) to central Hurghada
From Hurghada Airport, Hurghada is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Hurghada Airport (HRG)
April is the most popular month for flights from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Hurghada Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Hurghada in March.
When booking your flight from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Hurghada Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Hurghada, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 36ºC.
Look 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 and 23ºC on average.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is just one of the many places in Egypt waiting to be explored after you've experienced Hurghada. Around 402 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Gizeh Plateau, TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile.
Around 402 kilometres north-west of Hurghada, Giza is another essential stop in Egypt. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Great Sphinx of Giza, Great Pyramid of Giza and Khufu Pyramid.