What to Do at HRG

Make the most of your time at Hurghada International Airport (HRG) with these suggestions.

Restaurants & Cafés

  • Burger King (landside / departure concourse): Comfort food you know from home, quick to order, easy to share with kids. Eat earlier in your wait to avoid crowds.
  • Caffè Ritazza (airside): Espresso, cappuccino, pastries, a comfortable pause before boarding. Hours depend on flight activity.
  • Coffee Lab (airside): Quieter, focused on coffee taste. Ideal for a calm corner, scrolling through photos, or planning activities.
  • Upper Crust (airside): Baked goods, sandwiches, and simple hot items for travellers who want something substantial but quick.
  • Note: Outlets are positioned along main concourses; hours and exact positions may vary with flight banks.

Duty-Free, Shops & Essentials

  • EgyptAir Duty Free & Retail: Perfumes, chocolates, cosmetics, spirits, and tobacco for international routes. Accepts major currencies and cards.
  • Convenience Kiosks & Telecom Counters: SIM cards, top-ups, charging cables, earphones, and travel-size items. Hours track demand.
  • Small Pharmacies & Snack Shops: Basic medicine, plasters, water, sweets, or crisps.

Lounge & Quiet Space

  • Pearl Lounge (Terminal 1, airside): 24/7-listed option, seating, refreshments, Wi-Fi, flight-info screens. Paid entry possible; AirportAssist can arrange access.
  • Quiet Corners: Window seating or low-traffic bays near gates for calm without lounge fees.

Ground Transport & City Transfers

  • Taxi Ranks & Transfer Desks: Official taxis, pre-booked shuttles, hotel pickups available outside the terminal.
  • Car Rental Desks: Landside; book ahead during high season.
  • Inter-terminal Movement: Use shuttle or taxi rather than walking between Terminal 1 & 2.

Traveller Essentials & Services

  • Currency Exchange & ATMs: For visa-on-arrival and local purchases.
  • Baggage Systems & Parking: Short-stay and long-stay close to terminals.
  • Accessibility Support: Wheelchairs and special assistance arranged via airlines or airport services.

Layover & Connection

  • 3-hour layover: Coffee/snack, lounge or gate rest, board calmly.
  • 5–6 hour layover: Extended coffee/light meal, lounge rest, return 40–60 mins before boarding.
  • 8+ hour layover: Pre-booked transfer to nearby resort/beach, strict return buffer for check-in/security.

Arrivals & Departures with Meet & Greet

  • Arrivals: Name board at curb or agreed point; guided walk through immigration and baggage; porters handle luggage to transfer.
  • Departures: Name board at drop-off; direct check-in routing; security order and lounge handover.

Transfers, Porter & Family Support

  • Transit Assistance: Shortest permitted paths, buffers to reach gates calmly.
  • Porter Service: Bag counts, departures: vehicle→counter; arrivals: belt→car.
  • Family, Senior & Mobility Care: Wheelchair & mobility, stroller support, planned rest stops, families stay together.

How We Keep You On Time

  • Constant Monitoring: Airport screens, airline app pushes, live updates.
  • Proximity Strategy: Stay close to your gate; fewer surprises and less walking.
  • Re-booking Help: Assistance at airline counters for alternatives, vouchers, or re-routing.

Packing Micro-Checklist for HRG

  • Documents together (passport, visa, boarding pass)
  • Charged power bank
  • Water and snack (buy after security)
  • Sun layer
  • Essentials in hand luggage (meds, valuables, chargers)

Why Travelers Book AirportAssist at HRG

Hurghada is friendly, small, but busy in waves. AirportAssist removes friction — we guide, carry heavy cases, and save energy for what matters: the reef, the beach, the first sunset.

Booking is simple: share flight numbers, names, and bag counts. Choose arrival, departure, or transit support. We confirm meeting points and walk you through the process calmly.

WE ENSURE SWIFT, SMOOTH AND SAFE PASSAGE THROUGH AIRPORTS