Hurghada International Airport is one of the most important airports on Egypt’s Red Sea coast and consists of two main terminals:
- Terminal 1: Old terminal, mainly used for domestic flights
- Terminal 2: Modern terminal opened in 2014, mainly used for international flights
Terminal 2 (Main Terminal)
Terminal 2 is the airport’s main terminal, opened in 2014, with major renovation work completed in 2021. Details of this modern terminal:
Ground Floor (0) – Arrivals Floor
Passenger Flow (Arrival):
- Disembarking from an airplane
- Passport control
- Baggage claim area
- Customs control
- Arrival hall (Meeters & Greeters area)
Control and Processing Points:
- Arrival Visa Counters: Just before entering passport control, on the left side of the main corridor
- Passport Control Counters: At the end of the arrival corridor, 20 passport control points (1-10 for Egyptian citizens, 11-20 for foreign passengers)
- Baggage Delivery Bands: After passport control, 8 bands (numbered 1-8)
- Customs Control Zone: At the exit from the baggage claim area, divided into Green and Red lines
- Lost Property Office: On the opposite side of the baggage claim area, in line with lanes 3 and 4
Service Points:
- Information Desk: In the center of the arrival hall, opposite the main exit doors
- Foreign Exchange Offices:
- National Bank of Egypt: On the left side of the main exit gates
- Banque Misr: On the right side of the main exit doors
- ATMs: Next to the exchange offices and at various points in the arrival hall (6 in total)
- Restrooms:
- On the corridor before passport control
- In the baggage claim area, behind lanes 2 and 7
- In the arrival hall, on both sides of the main exit doors
- Baby Care Rooms: Inside the main restrooms
- Disabled Toilets: Available in all toilet groups
- Masjid: In the east corner of the arrival hall
- First Aid/Health Center: On the west side of the arrival hall, behind the information desk
- SIM Card Points of Sale:
- Vodafone: Right side of the main exit in the arrival hall
- Orange: On the left side of the main exit in the arrival hall
- We: In the center of the arrival hall
- Car Rental Companies: At the exit of the arrival hall, lined up on the left:
- Avis
- Hertz
- Budget
- Sixt
- Europcar
Commercial Areas:
- Duty Free (Tax Free): Immediately after the customs control exit, in the eastern part of the arrival hall (large area)
- Pharmacy: Next to the first aid center
- Coffee Shops:
- Costa Coffee In the central part of the arrival hall
- Cafe Bon Appetit: In the west corner of the arrival hall
- Fast Food: A small food court in the northeast corner of the arrival hall
- Souvenir Shops: 4 small shops around the arrival hall
First Floor (1) – Departures Floor
Passenger Flow (Departure):
- Terminal input
- Entrance security check
- Check-in counters
- Passport control
- Main safety control
- Duty free and shops
- Departure gates/waiting areas
Control and Processing Points:
- Terminal Entrance Security Check: Immediately after the main entrance gates
- Check-in Counters: A total of 72 counters, in three main zones:
- Zone A (1-24): Mainly EgyptAir and Star Alliance members
- Zone B (25-48): Mainly charter flights and European airlines
- Zone C (49-72): Mainly Middle Eastern and other airlines
- Exit Passport Control: Behind the check-in area
- Separate toll booths for Egyptian citizens on the left side
- Toll booths for foreign visitors on the right side
- Main Security Check: Immediately after passport control, 8 checkpoints
Service Points:
- Information Desks:
- At the entrance to the main terminal
- In the center of the check-in area
- In the waiting room
- Exchange Offices and ATMs:
- On both sides of the check-in area (pre-security)
- In the lounge, next to the duty free area (after security)
- Toilets:
- At both ends of the check-in area
- Before passport control
- In the waiting room, near each door group
- Masjids:
- East corner of the check-in area (before security)
- In the center of the waiting room (after security)
- VIP/CIP Lounges:
- EgyptAir Star Alliance Lounge: Opposite Gate 7
- Pearl Lounge: Next to Gate 12
- Entry requirements: Business/First Class passengers, members of the respective airline’s loyal customer program or for a fee
- Smoking Areas: Special areas with glass windows at certain points in the waiting room
- Children’s Playground: In the center of the main lounge
Commercial Areas:
- Main Duty Free Shop: A large area in the center of the waiting hall, after the security check
- Retail Stores:
- Souvenirs of Egypt (souvenirs): Next to duty free
- Red Sea Lifestyle: Across Gate 5
- Sun & Sea (beachwear): Next to Gate 10
- Tech Corner (electronics): Next to Gate 8
- Pharaoh’s Treasures (jewelry): Next to Door 3
- Newsstand/Bookshop: Opposite Gate 14
- Food and Drink Destinations:
- Starbucks: At the entrance of the main lounge
- Burger King: Between doors 9 and 10
- Pizza Hut Express: Next to Gate 4
- Egyptian Experience Restaurant: At the east end of the lounge
- Red Sea Bar: Next to Gate 15
- Café Cairo: Opposite Gate 2
Flight Operation Areas:
- Departure Gates: Total 18 doors (1-18), all with jet bridge connection
- Gate 1-7: In the east wing of the Terminal
- Gate 8-10: In the central part of the terminal
- Gate 11-18: West wing of the Terminal
- Transfer Counters: At the entrance of the passport control area, on the left side
External Areas:
- Taxi Station: Right in front of Terminal 2 exit
- Bus Stop: 50 meters to the right of the taxi stand
- Parking:
- Short-term parking: directly opposite the terminal building
- Long-term parking: 300 meters west of the terminal building
Terminal 1 (Old Terminal)
Terminal 1 is the older terminal of the airport and is mainly used for domestic flights and some charter flights. It is less modern and smaller than Terminal 2.
Ground Floor – Arrivals Level
Passenger Flow (Arrival):
- Disembarkation from the plane (transfer to the terminal building, mostly by buses)
- Passport control
- Baggage claim area
- Customs control
- Arrival hall
Control and Processing Points:
- Passport Control Counters: At the end of the arrival corridor, 8 passport control points
- Baggage Delivery Bands: After passport control, 4 bands (A, B, C, D)
- Customs Control Area: At the exit from the baggage claim area
- Lost and Found: Next to baggage belt D
Service Points:
- Information Desk: At the entrance of the arrival hall
- Currency Exchange Office: In the center of the arrival hall (only 1)
- ATMs: Next to the currency exchange office (2 pcs)
- Restrooms: In the baggage claim area and in the arrival hall
- Masjid: In a corner of the arrival hall
- SIM Card Point of Sale: In the arrival hall (usually Vodafone only)
- Car Rental: 2-3 companies in the arrival hall (subject to change)
Commercial Areas
- Small Duty Free: After customs exit
- Coffee Shop: 1 in the arrival hall
- Souvenirs: A small store in the arrival hall
First Floor – Departures Floor
Passenger Flow (Departure):
- Terminal input
- Check-in counters
- Passport control
- Safety check
- Waiting area
- Departure gates
Control and Processing Points:
- Check-in Counters: Total 24 counters (1-24)
- Passport Control: Behind the check-in area, 6 counters
- Security Check: After passport control, 4 checkpoints
Service Points:
- Information Desk: In front of the check-in area
- Currency Exchange Office and ATM: At one end of the check-in area
- Restrooms: At the check-in area and in the waiting room
- Masjid: In the waiting room
- Smoking Area: In a corner of the waiting room
Commercial Areas
- Small Duty Free: After security check
- Food and Beverage: 2-3 cafes/restaurants in the waiting room
- Souvenirs: Small shops in the waiting hall
Flight Operation Areas:
- Departure Gates: 8 gates in total (A-H), most of them bus transfer to the aircraft, only 2-3 gates with jet bridge connection
External Areas:
- Taxi Station: In front of the terminal exit
- Bus Station: In front of the terminal building
- Parking: A small area opposite the terminal