Hurghada International Airport (HRG) → Makadi Bay transfer
Makadi Bay is 31 km south of Hurghada International Airport, a private drive of typically 38–48 minutes, usually around €25–35 for a car with up to 3 passengers. The bay is a purpose-built resort area of large beach hotels, many of them all-inclusive and popular with families.
- From
- Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
- To
- Makadi Bay
- Distance
- 31 km
- Typical drive
- 38–48 min
You are met in arrivals with a name sign and driven straight to your hotel. Because the vehicle is reserved for you, the children do not have to sit through stops at other resorts.
From the arrivals hall to Makadi Bay
Meet your driver
After passport control and baggage claim, the driver waits in arrivals with your name. Details are agreed with the local provider by phone or WhatsApp.
Head south, away from town
From HRG the route turns south rather than into the city, so you avoid Hurghada's town traffic.
Along the road to Safaga
Most of the drive is on the main road towards Safaga, with desert and mountains inland, past the turn-off for Sahl Hasheesh.
Into the bay
The access road leads down to the coast, where each hotel has its own gate and driveway. The driver takes you to your hotel's entrance.
Arriving in Makadi Bay with children
Makadi Bay is one of the most family-oriented areas on this coast, with large pools, sandy beaches and kids' clubs at many hotels. After a long flight, a direct 38–48 minute ride is manageable for most children.
With two adults, two children and holiday luggage, a minivan is usually the better fit; for this route it is typically around €35–45.
Good to know about Makadi Bay
- Hotels are far apart
- The resorts are large and spaced along the bay, so walking between them is not practical. Give the exact hotel name so you are dropped at the right gate.
- Water park
- Makadi Bay has a large water park, a popular half-day outing for families staying in the bay.
- Snorkelling from the hotel
- Some hotels have jetties leading out over the reef, which makes snorkelling easy for older children and adults.
- Evenings in the resort
- Life centres on the hotels; Hurghada town is a separate ride away.
Going home: pickup time from Makadi Bay
A pickup about 3½ hours before departure works well. That allows for the 38–48 minute drive, the security check at the terminal entrance and check-in at HRG, where queues in high season can be long.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the transfer from Hurghada Airport to Makadi Bay?
Typically 38–48 minutes for 31 km. The route goes south from the airport and avoids central Hurghada.
How much is a private transfer from HRG to Makadi Bay?
A private car for up to 3 passengers is usually around €25–35, and a minivan for up to about 7 passengers around €35–45. These ranges are indicative; the exact price is shown before booking.
Can I book child seats for the transfer to Makadi Bay?
Yes. Request them when booking and give the age of each child, so the provider brings suitable seats.
Are Makadi Bay and Sahl Hasheesh the same place?
No. Sahl Hasheesh is a separate bay closer to the airport, at 24 km. Makadi Bay lies further south along the same road, at 31 km.
Will we stop at other hotels on the way?
No. The transfer is private, so the vehicle goes directly from the airport to your hotel in Makadi Bay.