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

Soma Bay travel guide

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You're Going to Love Soma Bay

Soma Bay 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Soma Bay has to offer.

When to visit Soma Bay

Soma Bay in May
Estimated hotel price
£57
1 night at 3-star hotel
Soma Bay in May
Estimated hotel price
£57
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Soma Bay

Plane

Although Soma Bay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hurghada (HRG), which is located 41 km from Soma Bay. The shortest flight to Soma Bay from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 5h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Soma Bay is to pick up a car hire from Hurghada, which is about 48 km from Soma Bay. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and Budget, among others, in Hurghada.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Soma Bay.

Plane

Although Soma Bay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hurghada (HRG), which is located 41 km from Soma Bay. The shortest flight to Soma Bay from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 5h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Soma Bay is to pick up a car hire from Hurghada, which is about 48 km from Soma Bay. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and Budget, among others, in Hurghada.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Soma Bay.

Airports near Soma Bay

SSHSharm el-Sheikh Ophira
RMFMarsa Alam
HRGHurghada

Airlines serving Soma Bay

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (276 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (621 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (227 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (343 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (611 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (178 reviews)
Condor
Good (323 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (301 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (386 reviews)
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Where to stay in Soma Bay

Average rates range from around £106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £80 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Soma Bay

Most booked hotels in Soma Bay

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Jaz Makadi Star & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£114+
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Serenity Alma Heights
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£122+
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Serenity Alpha Beach - Ex Serenity Makadi Beach
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Prima Life Makadi
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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Fort Arabesque Resort, Spa & Villas
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£125+
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Hiring a car in Soma Bay

Expect to pay £0.27 per litre in Soma Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £3.14 and £4.18.

Expect to pay £0.27 per litre in Soma Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £3.14 and £4.18.

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