Traveling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Hurghada Airport (HRG): what you need to know
Sofia and Hurghada share the UTC+2 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Leave enough time to make your SOF to HRG flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sofia Airport to Hurghada Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SOF and HRG include:
Istanbul Airport
Zurich Airport
Vienna Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Hurghada Airport (HRG)
$52 is the best price for a one-way Sofia Airport to Hurghada Airport flight. Return flights start at $113. These fares may change based on demand.
To find cheap tickets from SOF to HRG, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Sofia Airport to Hurghada Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and land a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SOF to HRG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Sofia Airport to Hurghada Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sofia Airport, data shows 77% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Sofia to Sofia Airport is approximately 10 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey on public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SOF? If you're boarding an early flight from Sofia Airport to Hurghada Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Hurghada Airport (HRG)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sofia Airport to Hurghada Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near HRG instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Hurghada Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Auto-Union or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Hurghada and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Hurghada Airport around two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Hurghada Airport (HRG) to central Hurghada
Hurghada Airport is roughly 16 kilometers from the center of Hurghada. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Traveling to the center by public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Hurghada Airport (HRG)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Sofia Airport to Hurghada Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Hurghada. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Sofia Airport to Hurghada Airport for August if you want to visit Hurghada during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SOF to HRG in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
Explore more of Egypt
You've done Hurghada, now it's time to explore other corners of Egypt. Travel about 402 kilometers north-west to Cairo to tick off its leading sights. From Gizeh Plateau to TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 402 kilometers north-west of Hurghada, Giza is another favorite stop in Egypt. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Great Sphinx of Giza, Great Pyramid of Giza and Khufu Pyramid.