Travelling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hurghada International Airport (HRG): what you need to know
Hurghada's timezone is UTC+2, making Hurghada seven hours ahead of Chicago.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your ORD to HRG flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Hurghada International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ORD and HRG:
Milano Malpensa Airport
Zurich Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Hurghada International Airport flight is Rs79,130. A round-trip plane ticket right now is Rs188,437. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from ORD to HRG. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from O'Hare International Airport to Hurghada International Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from ORD to HRG by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from O'Hare International Airport to Hurghada International Airport.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
When it comes to O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.85% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach O'Hare International Airport from central Chicago, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 55 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Hurghada International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to ORD:
Arriving at Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
If you're landing on a late O'Hare International Airport to Hurghada International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near HRG:
Pick up a Hurghada International Airport rental car and explore Hurghada and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Auto-Union and Alamo are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Hurghada International Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Hurghada International Airport (HRG) to central Hurghada
Hurghada International Airport to the centre of Hurghada has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
When to fly to Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
The quietest month for a flight from O'Hare International Airport to Hurghada International Airport is May, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Hurghada based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Hurghada International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Hurghada during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 36ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ORD to HRG in January. Temperatures average between 12ºC and 23ºC then.
Explore more of Egypt
Hurghada is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Egypt you'll want to see. About 402 kilometres north-west of Hurghada, a visit to Cairo will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Egypt, consider Giza, roughly 402 kilometres north-west of Hurghada. Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed are among the biggest draws.
