Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Hurghada International Airport (HRG): what you need to know
The timezone in Hurghada is UTC+2, which is nine hours behind Melbourne.
Your MEL to HRG flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month such as January? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
P47,839 is the lowest price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hurghada International Airport flight. A return flight starts at P69,437. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from MEL to HRG, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hurghada International Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MEL to HRG.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to MEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hurghada International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hurghada International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HRG instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Hurghada International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Auto-Union or Alamo and find adventure across Hurghada and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Hurghada International Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Hurghada International Airport (HRG) to central Hurghada
Hurghada International Airport to central Hurghada has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
When to fly to Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
The quietest month for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hurghada International Airport is May, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Hurghada based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hurghada International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Hurghada, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEL to HRG in January. Average temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of Egypt
Hurghada has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Egypt just waiting to be explored. Around 402 kilometres north-west of Hurghada, a trip to Cairo will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili.
Giza is another sought-after destination in Egypt and is around 402 kilometres north-west of Hurghada. No journey is complete without dropping by Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed.