Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Hurghada International Airport (HRG): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hurghada International Airport is 5 hours 20 minutes.
Helsinki and Hurghada are in the UTC+2 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Leave plenty of time to make your HEL to HRG flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like June? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Norwegian Air Sweden is your gateway to exploring Hurghada (and maybe even some other great corners of Egypt!). Browse the direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hurghada International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Norwegian Air Sweden.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hurghada International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between HEL and HRG include:
Hamburg Airport
Oslo Airport Gardermoen
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
Currently, $189 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hurghada International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $438. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from HEL to HRG.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hurghada International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from HEL to HRG couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hurghada International Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
When it comes to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport's on-time performance, 60.23% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hurghada International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to HEL:
Arriving at Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
Reserve a hotel near HRG if you're catching a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hurghada International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with a Hurghada International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Auto-Union or Alamo and see more of Hurghada and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Hurghada International Airport about two weeks ahead.
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 reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hurghada International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Hurghada. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in May.
Before locking in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa 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 (79ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from HEL to HRG in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is just one of the many places in Egypt waiting to be discovered after you've seen Hurghada. Around 402 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili.
Giza is another favourite destination in Egypt and is around 402 kilometres north-west of Hurghada. No trip is complete without a visit to Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed.