Helsinki (Vantaa) to Hurghada (HEL–HRG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
HEL–HRG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. BLX and Norwegian Air International Ltd. lead the route. The flight covers 2,328 miles in approximately 5h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLX BLX | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
| D8 Norwegian Air International Ltd. | 1 | 7M8 | 5h20 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
HEL: EET · HRG: EET
When it's 6:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa), it's 6:00 PM in Hurghada.
Finnish passport holders can get a visa on arrival at Cairo International Airport and other Egyptian airports. The single-entry tourist visa costs USD 25 and allows a 30-day stay. Pay in USD or EUR cash at the bank kiosk before the immigration counter. Buy the visa sticker, paste it in your passport, then join the immigration queue. You can also apply for an eVisa through visa2egypt.gov.eg before departure. The eVisa costs USD 25 (single-entry) or USD 60 (multiple-entry) and takes 5 to 7 business days to process.
Your passport must have at least 6 months of validity from arrival. No invitation letter, hotel booking, or financial proof is needed for the visa application itself. Egyptian immigration rarely asks additional questions for Finnish passport holders.
Finnair flies direct from Helsinki to Cairo seasonally. Egypt Air also operates the route. Flight time is about 5 hours. Charter flights run from Helsinki to Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh during winter. Egypt uses the Egyptian pound (EGP). ATMs at airports and tourist areas accept international cards. USD and EUR cash exchange easily at banks and exchange offices. Tipping (baksheesh) is expected everywhere, from hotel porters to bathroom attendants. Carry small EGP notes.
HEL–HRG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HEL to HRG
Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Hurghada International Airport (HRG) are connected by nonstop service from BLX and Norwegian Air International Ltd.. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
HEL to HRG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HEL to HRG ranges from 5 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,328 miles (3,746 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via VIE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.