Introduction
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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 February
Estimated hotel price
£61
1 night at 3-star hotel
Marsa Alam in February
Estimated hotel price
£61
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 London and takes around 8h 05m.

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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car 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 London and takes around 8h 05m.

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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis, among others, in Hurghada.

Airports near Marsa Alam

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Airlines serving Marsa Alam

Lufthansa
Good (7,572 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,296 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (384 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (636 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,842 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (281 reviews)
Luxair
Good (61 reviews)
Smartwings
Good (33 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (391 reviews)
Transavia
Good (137 reviews)
Air Cairo
Good (33 reviews)
TUI Fly Belgium
Okay (36 reviews)
TUI Nederland
Excellent (1 reviews)
Neos Air
Excellent (53 reviews)
TUI fly
Good (24 reviews)
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 £62 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £102 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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Gemma Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.9, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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Steigenberger Coraya Beach - Adults Only
5 stars
Excellent (9.8, Excellent reviews)
£179+
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Jaz Solaya
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£111+
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Blend Elphistone Resort Marsa Alam
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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Hilton Marsa Alam Nubian Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Jaz Grand Marsa
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£90+
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Hiring a car in Marsa Alam

Hiring a car in Marsa Alam costs £39 per day, on average, or £273 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 £39 per day, on average, or £273 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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