Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear to Hurghada (NCL–HRG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
NCL–HRG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Britannia Airways Ltd. leads the route. The flight covers 2,617 miles in approximately 5h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BY Britannia Airways Ltd. | 1 | 7M8 | 5h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Hurghada from Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
| Metric | NCL→HRG | EDI→HRG | MAN→HRG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from NCL | – | 91 mi | 119 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| Flight time | 5h 30m | 5h 45m | 5h 24m |
Travel Essentials
NCL: GMT · HRG: EET
When it's 6:00 PM in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, it's 8:00 PM in Hurghada.
British passport holders need a visa for Egypt. The eVisa (visa2egypt.gov.eg) costs $25 for single-entry or $60 for multiple-entry, valid for 30 days per visit within a 90-day window. Processing takes 5 to 7 working days. Visa on arrival at Egyptian airports is also available for $25 (USD cash), but the eVisa skips the airport queue. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the entry date.
For the eVisa, upload a passport photo page scan and a digital passport-style photo. No hotel booking or flight confirmation is required at the application stage. At immigration, officers may ask for return tickets and hotel details. Sinai-only visitors (Sharm el-Sheikh, Dahab, Taba) get a free 15-day entry permit stamped at the airport, no visa needed. This permit restricts travel to South Sinai only.
Direct flights from London Heathrow to Cairo run about 5 hours on EgyptAir and British Airways. Sharm el-Sheikh charters from Gatwick and Manchester take about 5 hours 30 minutes. The Egyptian pound (EGP) trades at roughly 50 EGP per $1. ATMs at airports dispense EGP. No mandatory vaccinations for UK arrivals. Tap water is not safe to drink. Carry cash for taxis and smaller vendors, as card acceptance outside hotels and tourist restaurants is inconsistent.
NCL–HRG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NCL to HRG
Newcastle International Airport (NCL) and Hurghada International Airport (HRG) are connected by nonstop service from Britannia Airways Ltd.. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
NCL to HRG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NCL to HRG ranges from 5 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,617 miles (4,211 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 19 hours via BRS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Edinburgh (EDI), Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) and Liverpool (LPL).