Airport code
HRG — Hurghada International Airport
HRG is the IATA code for Hurghada International Airport, an airport serving Hurghada, Egypt. Its ICAO code is HEGN, and it operates in the Africa/Cairo time zone (UTC+2). The airport sits at 27.1783, 33.7994 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 52 ft (16 m).
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About Hurghada International Airport
Hurghada International Airport is an international airport serving Hurghada, Egypt. It is located inland, 5 km (3.1 mi) southwest of El Dahar, the city centre of Hurghada. It is the second busiest airport in Egypt after Cairo International Airport, the 19th busiest airport in the Middle East and the 6th busiest airport in Africa.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | HRG |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | HEGN |
| Airport name | Hurghada International Airport |
| City | Hurghada |
| Country | Egypt |
| Time zone | Africa/Cairo (UTC+2) |
| Latitude | 27.1783 |
| Longitude | 33.7994 |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 13,171 ft (4,015 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Hurghada International Airport?
The IATA code for Hurghada International Airport is HRG.
What is the ICAO code for Hurghada International Airport?
The ICAO code for Hurghada International Airport is HEGN.
Where is HRG airport located?
Hurghada International Airport (HRG) is located in Hurghada, Egypt.
What time zone is HRG in?
Hurghada International Airport operates in the Africa/Cairo time zone, which is UTC+2.
What is the nearest airport to HRG?
The nearest airport to Hurghada International Airport (HRG) is Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) in Sharm El Sheikh, about 106 km away.
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