Travelling from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Hurghada Airport (HRG): what you need to know
Hurghada's timezone is UTC+2, making Hurghada seven hours ahead of Washington DC.
To ensure you catch your IAD to HRG flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Washington Dulles Airport to Hurghada Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between IAD and HRG include:
Munich Airport
Zurich Airport
Cairo Airport
Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Washington Dulles Airport, data shows 77% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Washington DC to Washington Dulles Airport is around 40 kms (25 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to IAD? If you're boarding an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Hurghada Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Hurghada Airport (HRG)
Reserve a hotel close to HRG if you're on a late Washington Dulles Airport to Hurghada Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Hurghada Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Auto-Union or Alamo to explore Hurghada and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Hurghada Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Hurghada Airport (HRG) to central Hurghada
Hurghada Airport to the centre of Hurghada has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kms (10 miles) away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Hurghada Airport (HRG)
April is the most popular month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Hurghada Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Hurghada in March.
Book your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Hurghada Airport for August if you'd like to explore Hurghada during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 36ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 12ºC and 23ºC. Look for cheap tickets from IAD to HRG sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
Hurghada is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Egypt just waiting to be discovered. About 402 kms (250 miles) north-west of Hurghada, a trip to Cairo will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Gizeh Plateau, TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile.
Giza is another must-experience destination in Egypt and is around 402 kms (250 miles) north-west of Hurghada. No trip is complete without visiting Great Sphinx of Giza, Great Pyramid of Giza and Khufu Pyramid.
