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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Marsa Alam travel guide

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You're Going to Love Marsa Alam

With a population of 10,000, Marsa Alam is a must-see destination in Al Bahr al Ahmar, Egypt. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Marsa Alam has to offer.

When to visit Marsa Alam

Marsa Alam in April
Estimated hotel price
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Marsa Alam in April
Estimated hotel price
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Marsa Alam in July, when the average temperature is 31 °C, and the highest can go up to 35 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 13 °C, with an average temperature of 18 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 3 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Marsa Alam, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Marsa Alam

Plane

When flying to Marsa Alam, you’ll arrive at Marsa Alam (RMF), which is located 39 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Marsa Alam from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 13h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Marsa Alam is to pick up a car hire from Hurghada, which is about 166 miles from Marsa Alam. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and Avis, among others, in Hurghada.

Plane

When flying to Marsa Alam, you’ll arrive at Marsa Alam (RMF), which is located 39 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Marsa Alam from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 13h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Marsa Alam is to pick up a car hire from Hurghada, which is about 166 miles from Marsa Alam. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and Avis, among others, in Hurghada.

Airports near Marsa Alam

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Airlines serving Marsa Alam

Lufthansa
Good (8,018 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,954 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,442 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (428 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,903 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (293 reviews)
Luxair
Good (67 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (429 reviews)
Smartwings
Good (36 reviews)
Transavia
Good (147 reviews)
Air Cairo
Good (37 reviews)
TUI Fly Belgium
Good (37 reviews)
Neos Air
Excellent (55 reviews)
TUI Nederland
Good (3 reviews)
TUI fly
Good (19 reviews)
Sundair
Chair Airlines
Edelweiss Air
Good (31 reviews)
Albastar
Excellent (2 reviews)
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Where to stay in Marsa Alam

Average rates range from around £83 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £104 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Marsa Alam

Most booked hotels in Marsa Alam

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Steigenberger Coraya Beach - Adults Only
5 stars
Excellent (9.8, Excellent reviews)
£187+
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The Three Corners Happy Life Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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Three Corners Fayrouz Plaza Beach Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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Jaz Neo Reef Marsa
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Jaz Grand Marsa
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Hilton Marsa Alam Nubian Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£99+
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Hiring a car in Marsa Alam

Hiring a car in Marsa Alam costs £40 per day, on average, or £283 if you want to hire it for 7 days.

Expect to pay £0.34 per litre in Marsa Alam (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £4.03 and £5.37.

Hiring a car in Marsa Alam costs £40 per day, on average, or £283 if you want to hire it for 7 days.

Expect to pay £0.34 per litre in Marsa Alam (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £4.03 and £5.37.

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