Köln (Cologne) to Hurghada (CGN–HRG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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 3h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SM Air Cairo Also: MS | 10 | 320 | 3h45-4h45 | – | – | MS |
| XR Skywest Australia | 6 | 32S | 3h40 | – | – | – |
| EW Eurowings | 4 | 32A | 4h45 | – | – | – |
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 | 27 | 43 | 35 |
| Flight time | 3h 40m | 3h 40m | 3h 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 Eurowings, Air Cairo and Skywest Australia. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
CGN to HRG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CGN to HRG ranges from 3 hours 40 minutes to 4 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,150 miles (3,461 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 52 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via RMF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Düsseldorf (DUS), Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and Eindhoven (EIN).