Zurich to Hurghada (ZRH–HRG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ZRH Airport Page →
1,955 mi airlines 47/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 19 flights Verified 5m ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WK130+2
WK Edelweiss
320
6:10 AM
CEST
10:20 AM
EEST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH4492cs
LH Lufthansa
320
6:30 AM
CEST
11:55 AM
EEST
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W22164
W2 Flexflight
320
6:30 AM
CEST
10:45 AM
EEST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WK134+2
WK Edelweiss
343
7:55 AM
CEST
12:05 PM
EEST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX8130cs
LX Swiss
32A
9:35 AM
CEST
3:00 PM
EEST
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX8134cs
LX Swiss
320
12:00 PM
CEST
5:35 PM
EEST
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH4480cs
LH Lufthansa
320
12:30 PM
CEST
6:00 PM
EEST
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WK133+1
WK Edelweiss
320
3:20 AM
EEST T1
8:15 AM
CEST
5h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX8133cs
LX Swiss
320
3:30 AM
EEST T1
8:25 AM
CEST
5h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NP6410
NP Nile
320
5:00 AM
EEST T2
9:40 AM
CEST
5h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SM2920
SM Air Cairo
320
11:00 AM
EEST T2
2:40 PM
CEST
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W22165
W2 Flexflight
320
11:30 AM
EEST
4:30 PM
CEST
6h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WK131+2
WK Edelweiss
320
12:15 PM
EEST T1
4:05 PM
CEST
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH4493cs
LH Lufthansa
320
12:45 PM
EEST T1
4:40 PM
CEST
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX8131cs
LX Swiss
320
4:00 PM
EEST T1
7:55 PM
CEST
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CS445
CS Continental Micronesia
320
5:15 PM
EEST T1
10:37 PM
CEST
6h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WK135+2
WK Edelweiss
320
5:30 PM
EEST T1
9:15 PM
CEST
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX8135cs
LX Swiss
320
6:35 PM
EEST T1
10:30 PM
CEST
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH4481cs
LH Lufthansa
320
6:55 PM
EEST T1
10:50 PM
CEST
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Zurich to Hurghada
2 carriers, 47 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 47 Flights/wk 1,955 mi 3h 10m nonstop +1h ahead 47 1-stop hubs

ZRH–HRG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Edelweiss and Flexflight lead the route. The flight covers 1,955 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 47 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ZRH–HRG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WK Edelweiss Also: LH, LX 14 320, 343 3h10 LH, LX
W2 Flexflight 5 320 3h15
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – LH, LX, W2, WK
32A Airbus A320 – LX
343 Airbus A340-300 – WK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: W2 + WK (19 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ZRH to HRG direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
47
Outbound / wk
61
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZRH to HRG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,037
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Hurghada from Zurich

Nearby airports with service to Hurghada International Airport.
Metric ZRH→HRG BSL→HRG STR→HRG
Distance from ZRH 49 mi 91 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 8
Weekly flights 47 8 24
Flight time 3h 10m 3h 30m 3h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of ZRH with service to Hurghada International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Hurghada is 1 hour ahead of Zurich.
ZRH: CEST · HRG: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 7:00 PM in Hurghada.
Distance & Flight Time
1,955 mi / 3,146 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 10m to 4h 35m.
Visa & Entry

Swiss passport holders can get an eVisa before departure through visa2egypt.gov.eg or a visa on arrival at Egyptian airports. The single-entry tourist visa costs USD 25 and allows stays up to 30 days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. The eVisa typically processes within 5 business days. Visa on arrival is paid in cash at the bank counter before the immigration desk.

Getting to ZRH

Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.

ZRH–HRG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zurich to Hurghada route.
Route details
Distance1,955 mi / 3,146 km
Flight time3h 10m to 4h 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights47 out / 61 return
1-stop connections47 hubs
Origin: ZRH
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m
Destination: HRG
IATA / ICAOHRG / HEGN
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation32 ft / 10 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZRH to HRG flights.
Nonstop flights from Zürich Airport to Hurghada International Airport take approximately 3h 10m to 4h 35m. The route covers 1,955 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Flexflight and Edelweiss. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 47 nonstop flights per week from ZRH to HRG. The return direction has about 61 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RMF, BSL, NAP, NCE, CPH, GOT, BRS, RIX, RUH, GRZ, ARN, OSL, EDI, HEL, STR, CDG, BRU, FCO, SAW, IST, LUX, CGN, PRG, CAI, BUD, MUC, BEG, SSH, BHX, HAJ, DUS, BOD, MAN, FRA, DEL, GVA, LGW, BER, SOF, VIE, HAM, AYT, MXP, AMS, LJU, MRS and LTN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Hurghada is 1 hour ahead of Zurich.
Yes, return flights from HRG to ZRH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BSL, STR and MXP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ZRH to HRG

Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Hurghada International Airport (HRG) are connected by nonstop service from Flexflight and Edelweiss. With 47 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ZRH to HRG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZRH to HRG ranges from 3 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,955 miles (3,146 km). There are approximately 47 weekly flights outbound and 61 return, totaling 108 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

47 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 Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL), Stuttgart (STR) and Ferno (VA) (MXP).