Cheap flights from Manchester to Hurghada

The most expensive time to travel falls during the winter holiday period and school breaks in spring and autumn. January stands out as the cheapest month, when demand drops after the New Year celebrations end. Weekday departures typically cost less than weekend flights, though prices shift throughout the year depending on how many travellers book early. If you can be flexible with your dates, checking fares across several weeks will show you where savings appear.

The route splits between low-cost carriers and full-service airlines, each offering different fare structures. Low-cost options include Easyjet, Jet2, Norwegian, Pegasus, Sun Express, and Norwegian International, where extra charges apply for checked bags and seat selection. Full-service carriers such as Air France, Egyptair, Eurowings, and TUI Airways generally include baggage allowance in their base ticket price. Some airlines operate direct flights while others connect through their hubs, so the journey time varies depending on your choice of carrier.

Hurghada airport sits roughly fifteen kilometres from the city centre, with a transfer that typically takes twenty to thirty minutes by road. Taxis and hotel shuttles are available outside arrivals, though prices depend on negotiation or advance arrangement. Public buses run along the main coast but stop less frequently than private transport. Keep your passport handy during the transfer since immigration formalities happen before you exit the terminal building.

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

• Verify which visa requirements apply to British citizens entering Egypt before booking any ticket.
• Check whether your chosen airline includes checked baggage in the fare or charges separately for each bag.
• Confirm if connecting flights are on a single ticket when one carrier partners with another.
• Review the cancellation policy since holiday periods attract stricter change fees than weekday travel.
• Make sure your departure airport is Manchester International and not an alternative location.