London to Hurghada Flights from £159

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Structured fare picks from recent Aviasales / Travelpayouts snapshots are in the comparison table below. Use the buttons for live all-in totals, bags and airport transfers.

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Fare snapshot

Cheapest recent fares by month

London (all airports) → Hurghada — lowest round-trip fares seen per month (flexible stay lengths; bar height relative to £159).

Sep from £299

Oct from £239

Dec from £306

Jan from £159

Apr from £272

Fares shown are a guide based on Aviasales data and may not be available at booking. Prices change with availability, demand and exchange rates. Guide figures are refreshed about every 3 months — last generated 3 Sep 2026.

Fare comparison

London → Hurghada — structured fare picks

Cheapest, better-value and direct-only snapshots from recent Aviasales / Travelpayouts data. Not a live quote — compare bags, seats and airports on the partner site.

Pick	When	From	Why this one
Cheapest fare	Jan	£159	Lowest return month in the recent Aviasales / Travelpayouts calendar (7-night stay). Not a live quote.
Best-value pick	Feb	£185	A more typical month than the absolute floor — often a better all-in bet once bags and peak-week demand are in.
Direct-only	Usually non-stop	£159	Direct flights are typical (~5h block). Filter for non-stop on partner results — calendar floors can mix connections.

Based on cached Travelpayouts / Aviasales return fares already used on SkyStayTravel. Prices change with availability, bags and exchange rates.

When to fly

The honest month-by-month

Green = generally a comfortable window. Red = we'd usually skip it.

Jan–FebPeak winter sun

Mar–AprWarm & calmer

MayHotter days

Jun–AugExtreme heat

Sep–OctShoulder weeks

Nov–DecHoliday rush

Weather & season

Hurghada — seasonal snapshot

Outdoor comfort peaks October to April; summer heat limits long walks for most UK-style trips.

Winter (Dec–Feb)Low 20s °C days; popular half-term and Christmas sun.
Spring (Mar–May)Warm and dry; good for city and resort weeks.
Summer (Jun–Aug)Very hot; pool-focused trips only for most travellers.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)Heat eases; strong shoulder before holiday peaks.

Straight talk

What we'd tell a mate before they book

Pick your neighbourhood before you compare hotels. Transfer time from the arrival airport matters more than saving a little on the fare.
Don't treat summer as interchangeable with winter sun. October to April is the sensible window for sightseeing and beach time.
Book earlier for Christmas and half-term. Eight to sixteen weeks is a realistic search window for fixed school dates.
Compare one-stop totals on journey time, not headline price alone. A connection can cost you a first morning on the ground.

Route overview

Typical flight time about 5–6 hours.

UK travellers often fly straight to Hurghada (HRG) or Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) for Red Sea resort weeks rather than connecting only via Cairo. Current Gatwick–Hurghada non-stops run alongside one-stop options; compare total journey time, baggage on all legs, and hotel transfer time before locking an all-inclusive week.

London airports — quick compare

Airport	Best For	Main Advantage	Main Drawback
Heathrow (LHR)	West London; full-service	Frequency / connections	Peak queues; often dearer headlines
Gatwick (LGW)	South / south-east	Strong leisure short-haul	Awkward from north of the river
Stansted (STN)	North-east / Essex; low headlines	Often cheapest ticket	Express + cross-London time
Luton (LTN)	North / M1 corridor	Regular low-cost schedules	Early starts; DART/coach hops

Airlines on this route

easyJet, TUI, EgyptAir and others appear on leisure calendars. Most use HRG.

How to use this fare snapshot

The from £156 figure is a recent lowest one-way seen via Travelpayouts calendar data for planning — not a live quote. School holidays, baggage and peak dates raise the all-in total.

When you open partner search, compare baggage, connection length and arrival time into your hotel area, not only the headline fare.

Arriving at Hurghada (HRG)

Hurghada International (HRG) sits beside the Red Sea resort belt. Hotel coaches and pre-booked transfers cover most all-inclusive corridors; journey time varies with which stretch of coast you booked.

If you are diving early the next morning, protect sleep — late arrivals with long resort roads eat recovery time. Keep passport and any required entry paperwork accessible after landing.

Red Sea resort pontoon with umbrellas and palm shoreline, Hurghada — Typical south-of-airport resort pontoon — Sahl Hasheesh and Makadi-style corridors are a longer coach after HRG than a town-side hotel.

Airport
Resort corridor

HRG sits beside the resort belt, not in the middle of it. El Gouna is a northbound transfer; Sahl Hasheesh and Makadi run south. Confirm which stretch of coast your hotel uses before you treat a cheap late arrival as an easy hop.

Hurghada airports — quick compare

Airport	Best For	Transfer to centre / resort	Main Drawback
Hurghada (HRG)	Resort arrivals	Transfer to hotel corridors often 20–60 min	Which resort strip you booked

Airport transfers — quick guide

Heathrow: Elizabeth line or Piccadilly; Express is faster and dearer. Allow peak security time.
Gatwick: Gatwick Express or Thameslink. Clean from south London; slower if you start north.
Stansted: Stansted Express to Liverpool Street, then Tube. Price that before a “cheap” fare wins.
Luton: DART to Parkway, then rail into London. Fine with a cabin bag; slower with two hold cases.
HRG: Pre-book transfers in peak winter sun weeks — corridors are spread out.

Next: where to stay

Use the Egypt & Cairo stays guide to pick a base, then return here or the live search buttons when you are ready to compare tickets.

Route FAQs

London to Hurghada flight FAQs

How long is the flight from London to Hurghada?

A non-stop flight from London Gatwick to Hurghada typically takes around 5 hours 20 minutes to 5 hours 35 minutes. Connecting itineraries take longer, so compare the full journey and layover rather than the individual flight sectors.

Which London airport has direct flights to Hurghada?

Current non-stop services operate from London Gatwick (LGW) to Hurghada International Airport (HRG). Connecting options may use other London airports, and schedules can change by date, so confirm both airports before arranging transport.

How much do London to Hurghada flights cost?

Guide fares on this route have been seen from around £159 return for a week, based on Aviasales data. Treat that as an indicative floor, not a locked price, and include baggage, seats and resort transfers when comparing the total. Guide figures are refreshed about every 3 months.

When is the best time to fly to Hurghada?

October to April generally offers more comfortable temperatures for beach, reef and desert activities. Summer can be intensely hot, so travellers visiting then should plan outdoor activities for cooler parts of the day and check flexible booking terms.

Do British citizens need a visa for Hurghada?

Travellers using a full British citizen passport normally need a visa for Hurghada. A tourist visa can currently be obtained online in advance or on arrival at an approved airport for 30 US dollars in cash, and the passport must expire at least six months after arrival with one blank page. Requirements and fees can change, so check the latest GOV.UK Egypt travel advice.

What should I consider when choosing a Hurghada flight?

Check the arrival time against your resort transfer and any first-day diving or boat plans. A cheaper itinerary with a long connection or late-night arrival may offer worse overall value once baggage and transfer timing are included.

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