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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Zurich to Hurghada:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 10:21
• Latest: departs at 21:45 and lands at 02:06.

The flight takes about 4h 21m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Zurich to Hurghada.

A direct flight from Zurich to Hurghada takes 4h 21m, covering 1,953 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Zurich to Hurghada range from £311 to £526, with an average of £411 over the past 12 months. Anything below £311 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 2% below the route average of £411. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £259 return via Rome Fiumicino (FCO), compared with £431 for direct.

Edelweiss Air is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Chair Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Zurich to Hurghada flights are:

• Edelweiss Air: 87% on time
• Chair Airlines: 81% on time
• Air Cairo: 60% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 79% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £15–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Edelweiss Air and Air Cairo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Zurich to Hurghada flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Zurich to Hurghada are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £114, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

Hurghada Airport (HRG) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £8 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Autounion Car Rental
• Avis
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Sixt
• Budget

Flights from Zurich to Hurghada usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Hurghada (HRG).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Zurich to Hurghada route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 57m.

One-stop flights from Zurich to Hurghada most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 86% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Cairo (CAI) – 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Zurich to Hurghada. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £360 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £472, a difference of £112.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Zurich and Hurghada. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Edelweiss Air
• Chair Airlines
• Air Cairo

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 56m, compared to 7h 45m via Cairo (CAI) and 8h 58m via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

Hurghada is 1 hour ahead of Zurich (Eastern European Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air Cairo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Chair Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Nesma Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.