Flying from Cologne Airport (CGN) to Hurghada Airport (HRG): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Cologne Airport to Hurghada Airport.
The timezone in Hurghada is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Cologne.
You can take your pick of nine weekly Cologne Airport to Hurghada Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your CGN to HRG flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Cologne Airport to Hurghada Airport, so jetting to Hurghada (and then seeing more parts of Egypt!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
Air Cairo is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for CGN to HRG flights is Eurowings.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cologne Airport to Hurghada Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between CGN and HRG:
Munich Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Hamburg International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Airport (CGN) to Hurghada Airport (HRG)
At the moment, P6,344 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cologne Airport to Hurghada Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is P13,670. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book nine months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CGN to HRG.
Schedule your trip for February. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cologne Airport to Hurghada Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Cologne Airport (CGN)
When it comes to Cologne Airport's on-time performance, 74% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Cologne to Cologne Airport is around 14 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes about 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Cologne Airport to Hurghada Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to CGN:
Arriving at Hurghada Airport (HRG)
If you're landing on a late Cologne Airport to Hurghada Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near HRG:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Hurghada Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Auto-Union or Alamo and explore beyond Hurghada's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Hurghada Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Hurghada Airport (HRG) to central Hurghada
From Hurghada Airport, Hurghada is approximately 16 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Hurghada Airport (HRG)
April is the busiest month for flights from Cologne Airport to Hurghada Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Hurghada in March.
Book your flight from Cologne Airport to Hurghada Airport for August if you want to explore Hurghada during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CGN to HRG sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
Hurghada is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Egypt you'll want to see. About 402 kilometers north-west of Hurghada, a trip to Cairo will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Gizeh Plateau, TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile.
Around 402 kilometers north-west of Hurghada, Giza is another favourite stop in Egypt. Experience major highlights starting with Great Sphinx of Giza, Great Pyramid of Giza and Khufu Pyramid.