Safaga travel guide

Safaga Tourism | Safaga Guide

You're Going to Love Safaga

With a population of 32,944, Safaga 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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Safaga has to offer.

When to visit Safaga

Safaga in March
Estimated hotel price
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel
Safaga in March
Estimated hotel price
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Safaga

Plane

Although Safaga doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hurghada (HRG), which is located 31 miles from Safaga. The shortest flight to Safaga from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 5h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Safaga is to pick up a car hire from Hurghada, which is about 36 miles from Safaga. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in Hurghada.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Safaga.

Plane

Although Safaga doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hurghada (HRG), which is located 31 miles from Safaga. The shortest flight to Safaga from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 5h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Safaga is to pick up a car hire from Hurghada, which is about 36 miles from Safaga. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in Hurghada.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Safaga.

Airports near Safaga

Airlines serving Safaga

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (193 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,445 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (194 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (396 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,254 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (133 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (237 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (413 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (219 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (263 reviews)
Luxair
Excellent (40 reviews)
Condor
Good (253 reviews)
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Where to stay in Safaga

Average rates range from around £34 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £94 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Safaga

Most booked hotels in Safaga

Beach Albatros The Club - Aqua Park
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£108+
Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£124+
Imperial Shams Abu Soma
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£42+
Caribbean World Resort Soma Bay
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£78+
Paradise Abu Soma Resort
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£38+

Hiring a car in Safaga

Expect to pay £0.23 per litre in Safaga (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £2.69 and £3.59.

Expect to pay £0.23 per litre in Safaga (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £2.69 and £3.59.