Köln (Cologne) to Hurghada (CGN–HRG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
CGN–HRG is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Cairo, Skywest Australia and Eurowings lead the route. The flight covers 2,150 miles in approximately 4h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SM Air Cairo Also: MS | 10 | 320 | 4h45 | – | – | MS |
| XR Skywest Australia | 5 | 738 | 4h40 | – | – | – |
| EW Eurowings | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Hurghada from Köln (Cologne)
| Metric | CGN→HRG | DUS→HRG | FRA→HRG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CGN | – | 34 mi | 85 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 8 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 22 | 32 | 26 |
| Flight time | 4h 45m | 3h 40m | 4h 25m |
Travel Essentials
CGN: CEST · HRG: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne), it's 7:00 PM in Hurghada.
German passport holders need a visa to enter Egypt. The simplest option is the eVisa through visa2egypt.gov.eg. A single-entry 30-day visa costs USD 25. The multiple-entry version costs USD 60 and allows multiple entries over 180 days, each stay limited to 30 days. Apply at least 7 days before travel. Most eVisas are approved within 5 business days.
You can also buy a visa on arrival at Egyptian airports. The fee is USD 25 for a single-entry 30-day visa, paid at a bank counter in the arrivals hall before passport control. Have exact USD or EUR cash ready. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from entry.
For Sinai-only trips entering through Sharm el-Sheikh or Taba, German citizens get a free 15-day entry permit. This is stamped at the airport or border and restricts you to the Sinai Peninsula. If you plan to visit Cairo, Luxor, or anywhere in mainland Egypt, get the full visa.
CGN–HRG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CGN to HRG
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Hurghada International Airport (HRG) are connected by nonstop service from Air Cairo, Skywest Australia and Eurowings. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
CGN to HRG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CGN to HRG is about 4 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,150 miles (3,461 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 43 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cairo, Berlin Brandenburg and Budapest Liszt Ferenc. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Düsseldorf (DUS), Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and Eindhoven (EIN).