What to expect with flights and transport at Hurghada Airport (schedule changes, carry-on weighing, shuttle bus)?
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Besides changing the departure time, the airline may also change the operating carrier: in one case, a flight initially scheduled for 01:15 was moved first to 03:50 and then to 05:50.
Carrier change and rescheduling from 01:15 to 05:50
Some travelers recommend pre-booking a private transfer instead of relying on the airport shuttle, saying a pre-arranged driver meets them reliably with no guesswork. However, even booked transfers can go wrong: in one case the hotel pickup car was about an hour late, and in the dark strangers approached the passenger and tried to take her suitcase, mistaking her for their own client.
Pre-booked private transfer
The shuttle/local bus near the airport runs less frequently than the published timetable — real intervals don't match the online schedule, so build in extra waiting time.
Bus near Hurghada Airport
Carry-on bags at Hurghada departures aren't weighed for everyone — checks are random, so some passengers pass through without a weight check.
Carry-on weight check
Departure times for Hurghada flights can be changed — in one case a flight was moved an hour earlier, shifting to a different date, due to the airline adjusting its flight schedule.
Flight time change