Large airport · Hurghada, Egypt
Hurghada International Airport
It is the second busiest airport in Egypt after Cairo International Airport, the 19th busiest airport in the Middle East and the 6th busiest airport in Africa. Its IATA code is HRG. Its ICAO code is HEGN. It has 2 runways, longest 13,171 ft (ASP). Elevation 32 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Hurghada, Egypt |
|---|---|
| IATA code | HRG |
| ICAO code | HEGN |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 13,171 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 32 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 27.1768° N, 33.7967° E |
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What Hurghada International Airport is known for
It is the second busiest airport in Egypt after Cairo International Airport, the 19th busiest airport in the Middle East and the 6th busiest airport in Africa.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Hurghada International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Ras Muhammad National Park · Egypt · 48.1 miles away
- Saint Katherine Protectorate · Egypt · 95.4 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hurghada International Airport?
It is the second busiest airport in Egypt after Cairo International Airport, the 19th busiest airport in the Middle East and the 6th busiest airport in Africa.
What is the airport code for Hurghada International Airport?
Hurghada International Airport — its IATA code is HRG and its ICAO code is HEGN.
Where is Hurghada International Airport located?
Hurghada International Airport serves Hurghada, Egypt. Its coordinates are 27.1768° N, 33.7967° E.
How high is Hurghada International Airport?
Hurghada International Airport sits at 32 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3186
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurghada_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.