Hurghada — one of the most popular resorts on Egypt's Red Sea — draws travelers from Georgia with warm water almost year-round, colorful coral reefs and all-inclusive hotels. This guide covers flights from Tbilisi, the visa, the best season, budget and what to see in Hurghada and around it.
✈️ Flights from Tbilisi to Hurghada
- Hurghada is served by Hurghada International Airport (HRG), ~5 km from the center
- In season there are frequent direct charter flights, mostly as part of a tour package
- Scheduled — with one connection, for example via Istanbul or Cairo
- A charter package (flight + hotel) is often cheaper than booking separately
- Ticket price: $340–700 round trip, or bundled into a tour package, depending on season
Before a charter package, price the same route separately: a scheduled ticket + hotel. For how charters work, see saving with charter flights. To compare fares, use Travel365's price calendar.
🛂 Visa and documents
- Egypt offers Georgian citizens a visa on arrival (≈$25) or an online e-Visa in advance
- On a charter tour package the operator often arranges the visa — confirm in advance
- A passport valid at least 6 months from arrival
- Currency — the Egyptian pound (EGP); dollars and cards are widely accepted at resorts
🏖️ What to see in and around Hurghada
- 🤿 Snorkeling and diving — the Red Sea's coral reefs are world-class
- 🏝️ The Giftun Islands — white beaches and clear water, reached by a boat trip
- 🛍️ Marina Boulevard — Hurghada's promenade with restaurants and cafés
- 🏜️ A desert safari — by jeep or quad bike, with a Bedouin evening
- 🏘️ El Gouna — a nearby "Egyptian Venice" of canals and lagoons
- 🏛️ A day trip to Luxor — the temples of ancient Egypt and the Valley of the Kings
🗓️ Best season
- October–April — ideal: sunny and warm, ~25–30°C, with pleasant sea
- May and September — hot but still bearable; fewer crowds
- June–August — very hot (40°C+), though the sea and air-conditioned hotels bring relief
- Even in winter the sea is ~21–23°C — a warm escape from the Georgian cold
💰 Budget
- Hotel: 4★ all-inclusive ~$70–130/night || 5★ ~$140–260/night
- Food: outside all-inclusive, lunch $10–20; a seafood dinner $28–50
- Excursions: a Giftun boat trip ~$28–48; a desert safari ~$35–65; Luxor ~$70–120
- Transport: a taxi from the airport ~$15–28; agree the fare in advance
- Baksheesh (tipping) is customary in Egypt — keep small change on hand
🧳 Practical tips
Hurghada is first and foremost a beach and sea resort — 5–7 days is plenty for a break, with a day trip to Luxor or Cairo. For internet, get an eSIM in advance, protect yourself from the sun, and be sure to have travel insurance — especially for diving and water activities.
If the Red Sea and Egypt appeal to you, see also Tbilisi → Sharm el Sheikh and Tbilisi → Cairo. For a sunny alternative — Tbilisi → Antalya.
Hurghada and Sharm el Sheikh are both on the Red Sea, but on different coasts — Hurghada is on the mainland, Sharm on the Sinai Peninsula. A charter package is often the best price for either.
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