Hurghada is served by Hurhgada international airport with flights from all over Europe and even from all over Egypt. Hurghada is also accessible via the water route with ferries being available from Greece and the neighboring African nations of Saudi Arabia, Israel and Sudan. Road links are available from Sudan and Libya, but there could be tensions at the border. However, Hurghada is conveniently linked to all of Egypt via roadways.

transportation within Hurghada is a convenient issue. You can choose from minibuses, buses, car rentals, taxis and chauffeured cars. Collective service taxis are one of the best features of Egyptian transport. They operate in a wide variety of routes, are quicker than buses and can depart at any given time.

Taxis are usually the Peugeot saloons seating up to seven passengers. Taxis can be used for individual trips or can be shared with other travelers. In-town prices are fixed in the main Red Sea towns; price of intercity trips must be settled in advance. There are also private taxi companies with air conditioned sedans and drivers, for those who like to be pampered.

Hurghada as a tourist destination have a large selection of shops and boutiques that sell everything. Sigala is a good place to start your shopping experience in Hurghada with prices lower than any other place in town. In Dahar prices are much higher but provides a wider range of opportunity to shop local products and necessities. You can find all kind of goods like Alabaster carvings and statues, Brass wares, Statues, Crystal, Mother-of-Pearl, Blown Glass, Papyrus, Perfumes, Oils & Lotions, Pillows, Vases, Wood Products, Tapestry as well as all diving a snorkeling equipments. Most shops open in Hurghada from midday till midnight and they are open in public holidays as well.