Flying from Brussels to Hurghada International Airport (HRG): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Brussels. Brussels Airport (BRU) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Brussels to Hurghada International Airport (HRG) out of here.
Expect to be travelling for 5 hours 5 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Brussels to Hurghada International Airport flight.
The timezone in Hurghada is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Brussels. Hurghada International Airport is located in Hurghada.
The busiest route is from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Hurghada International Airport (HRG). You can choose from 8 direct services every week. Brussels Airlines operates a 8:10am departure between BRU and HRG.
To ensure you get on your flight from Brussels to HRG, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like September and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
You can take a direct flight from Brussels to Hurghada International Airport (HRG) out of Brussels Airport (BRU).
When jetting out of BRU, you can catch a direct flight from Brussels to Hurghada International Airport with Brussels Airlines.
Brussels Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from BRU to HRG.
With 66.67% of services arriving as scheduled, Brussels Airlines is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Brussels to HRG. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Brussels Airport (BRU). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
BRU is around 13 kilometres from central Brussels. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 20 minutes.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near Brussels Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Brussels to Hurghada International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Brussels Airport, 75% of flights complete their journey on time.
Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Add another location to your travels or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Brussels to Hurghada International Airport, check out these options when setting off from Brussels South Charleroi Airport:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
You can reach CRL from the centre of Brussels in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Brussels to HRG flight? Unwind in a hotel near Brussels South Charleroi Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Brussels South Charleroi Airport has an on-time performance rate of 78%. This figure shows how often flights that depart from this airport land on schedule.
About Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Brussels to Hurghada International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near HRG:
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Brussels to Hurghada International Airport flight.
Getting from Hurghada International Airport (HRG) to central Hurghada
Central Hurghada is around 16 kilometres from Hurghada International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Brussels to Hurghada International Airport is $141. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $368. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Book ten months before flying. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Brussels to HRG.
March is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Brussels to Hurghada International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Brussels to Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
April is the busiest month for flights from Brussels to Hurghada International Airport (HRG). Visit Hurghada in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
When booking your Brussels to HRG plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Hurghada, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 36ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Brussels to Hurghada International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 23ºC.
More about Hurghada
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Hurghada right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Brussels to Hurghada International Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Hurghada, Hurgada and Hurgada marina are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Hurghada itinerary.
Explore more of Egypt
Luxor is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Hurghada. Around 209 kilometres away to the southwest, well-known attractions include Valley of the Kings, Temple of Karnak and Luxor Temple.
Any trip through Egypt wouldn't be complete without visiting Sohag. Pharaonic obelisk is just one of the highlights in this destination, which is about 225 kilometres west of Hurghada.