Cheap flights from Belfast to Hurghada

The shoulder weeks around early winter are worth a look first, then December itself, which is the cheapest month on this route for the months with prices here — October through April, plus June. Winter is also when a Red Sea break makes sense, since you are trading grey Belfast days for warm sunshine. Egyptian school holidays and the local Christmas period can push fares up, so book early if your dates are fixed. Midweek departures often cost less than weekend ones, though it pays to compare several days.

Easyjet and Jet2 lead the way here as the low-cost options, and both fly direct, so the price you see usually covers little more than your seat and a small cabin bag. Jet2 tends to bundle baggage into package-style fares, worth checking against the bare ticket. Aer Lingus and Emerald Airlines sit in the middle, while British Airways and BA CityFlyer represent the full-service end, where a checked bag is more likely to be included in the fare. Since the route is nonstop, none of them need a connection, so compare what each ticket adds rather than journey time.

Getting into town is straightforward: Hurghada Airport sits close to the resort strip, so the transfer from the terminal to most hotels is short by taxi or pre-booked shuttle. Many resorts along the coast arrange their own pickup, which can save you haggling at arrivals. Have your hotel address written down, agree on the fare before getting in if you use a street taxi, and keep some local currency handy for the driver.

Currency

EGP (LE)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 220 V

Language

Arabic

Emergency number

122, 123, 180

Driving side

right

Calling code

+20

Internet domain

.eg, .مصر

Population of Hurghada

214 k (2023)

Time zone

UTC+03 (Africa/Cairo)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether a checked bag costs extra on Easyjet and Jet2 before assuming their fares are the cheapest overall.
• Confirm your departure is from George Best City Airport, the only Belfast airport on this route.
• Compare dates across the priced months, since December is the cheapest and nearby months can differ sharply.
• Check passport validity and any Egyptian entry requirements for your nationality before booking.
• If your hotel offers an airport transfer, weigh it against a taxi at arrivals.
• Look at midweek departures if your travel dates are flexible.