Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hurghada International Airport (HRG): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Hurghada International Airport.
The timezone in Hurghada is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Zurich.
There are 24 Zurich Airport to Hurghada International Airport flights each week to choose from.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your ZRH to HRG flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Zurich Airport to Hurghada International Airport, so jetting to Hurghada (and then exploring more of Egypt!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
Helvetic Airways is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
Right now, Rs26,738 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Zurich Airport to Hurghada International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs51,592. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from ZRH to HRG by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Hurghada International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from ZRH to HRG by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Zurich Airport to Hurghada International Airport.
Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Zurich Airport, data shows 69.02% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Zurich to Zurich Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near ZRH. Whether you're catching an early flight from Zurich Airport to Hurghada International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Zurich Airport to Hurghada International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HRG instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Hurghada International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Auto-Union or Alamo and chase adventure across Hurghada and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Hurghada International Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Hurghada International Airport (HRG) to central Hurghada
From Hurghada International Airport, Hurghada is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
August is the busiest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Hurghada International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Hurghada in May.
When reserving your flight from Zurich Airport to Hurghada International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Hurghada, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC to 36ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from ZRH 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 cities in Egypt waiting to be discovered after you've seen Hurghada. Around 402 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili.
Giza is another standout destination in Egypt and is around 402 kilometres north-west of Hurghada. No journey is complete without dropping by Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed.