Zurich to Hurghada (ZRH–HRG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ZRH–HRG is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Edelweiss, Air Cairo and Continental Micronesia lead the route. The flight covers 1,955 miles in approximately 4h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WK Edelweiss Also: LH, LX | 7 | 320 | 4h30 | – | – | LH, LX |
| SM Air Cairo | 6 | 320 | 4h15 | – | – | – |
| CS Continental Micronesia | 5 | 320 | 4h15 | – | – | – |
| W2 Flexflight | 5 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Hurghada from Zurich
| Metric | ZRH→HRG | BSL→HRG | STR→HRG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZRH | – | 49 mi | 91 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| Weekly flights | 32 | 11 | 14 |
| Flight time | 4h 15m | 4h 30m | 4h 20m |
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CEST · HRG: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 7:00 PM in Hurghada.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZRH to HRG
Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Hurghada International Airport (HRG) are connected by nonstop service from Edelweiss, Air Cairo, Continental Micronesia and Flexflight. With 32 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ZRH to HRG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to HRG is about 4 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,955 miles (3,146 km). There are approximately 32 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cairo, Budapest Liszt Ferenc and Vienna. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL), Stuttgart (STR) and Ferno (VA) (MXP).