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Hurghada International Airport (HRG) → Port Ghalib transfer

Port Ghalib lies 219 km south of Hurghada International Airport, a private drive of typically 156–195 minutes, usually around €110–145 for a car with up to 3 passengers and around €135–180 for a minivan. The exact price is shown before booking.

From
Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
To
Port Ghalib
Distance
219 km
Typical drive
156–195 min

The marina sits right next to Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF), only minutes away by road. A transfer from Hurghada makes sense when your flight lands at HRG.

HRG or RMF: which airport suits a Port Ghalib holiday?

By distance alone, Marsa Alam airport is the natural gateway to Port Ghalib. Hurghada, in return, usually offers more routes and more frequent flights, including from smaller European cities.

If you choose HRG, count on roughly three hours on the road each way.

What you pass on the way south

  1. Leaving Hurghada

    The car heads south on the Red Sea coast road, past the turn-offs to Sahl Hasheesh, Makadi Bay and Soma Bay.

  2. Safaga

    The port town of Safaga, with its ferry and cargo harbour, is the first larger place on the way.

  3. El Quseir

    The road then runs between the Red Sea mountains and the shore to El Quseir, an old trading port with a historic fort.

  4. The final stretch

    South of El Quseir come long desert sections and isolated resorts, until you reach the hotel area around Port Ghalib.

Port Ghalib: a marina built as a resort

Port Ghalib is a purpose-built marina village with a waterfront promenade of restaurants, cafés and shops, and a cluster of hotels around the harbour basin and nearby beaches. Dive boats and liveaboard safaris to the southern Red Sea reefs leave from here, so many guests are divers.

Give your hotel name when booking and the driver takes you to its entrance.

Planning tips for this transfer

Joining a liveaboard
Declare dive bags when booking; a minivan gives space for heavy kit. Going straight to a boat? Name it as the drop-off.
Travelling with children
Child seats can be requested when booking. Three hours is long for small children, so ask for a stop in Safaga or El Quseir.
Evening arrivals
After a late landing most of the coast road is driven in the dark, so tell your hotel your expected arrival time.

Getting back to Hurghada Airport from Port Ghalib

Book the return pickup about 6 hours before your flight leaves HRG. This covers the 156–195 minute drive, checkpoints, a short break, security and check-in.

If you fly home from Marsa Alam instead, the ride to the terminal is very short.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the drive from Hurghada Airport to Port Ghalib take?

Typically 156–195 minutes for 219 km, about two and a half to three and a quarter hours. Breaks add to this.

Is Marsa Alam airport closer to Port Ghalib?

Yes, RMF is only a few minutes from the marina. Hurghada is worth it when your flights only go there or the times suit you better.

What does a private transfer from HRG to Port Ghalib cost?

Usually around €110–145 for a car with up to 3 passengers and around €135–180 for a minivan for up to 7. The exact price is shown before booking and does not change for traffic or a delayed flight.

Can the driver take me straight to my dive boat in the marina?

Yes, give the boat name as your destination and declare your dive equipment. The meeting point at the quay is arranged with the local provider.

Do I need my passport during the drive?

Yes, keep all passports easy to reach. Police checkpoints are common on the Red Sea road between Hurghada and Marsa Alam.

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