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HRG Hurghada International Airport
Hurghada International Airport (IATA: HRG, ICAO:HEGN) is located in the the city of Hurghada, Egypt.

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IATA Code

HRG

ICAO Code

HEGN

Name

Hurghada International Airport

Type

Country / Region

Egypt (EG)

City

Hurghada

Latitude

27.1783009

Longitude

33.7994003

Time Zone

UTC+02:00

Phone Number

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Airport Overview

Hurghada International Airport (HRG)

Hurghada International Airport（ICAO: HEGN）serves Hurghada on Egypt’s Red Sea coast. It is an international, passenger-oriented airport whose traffic profile is strongly connected with leisure travel, resort activity and seasonal international demand. For air freight forwarders, its practical role is typically that of a regional gateway rather than a dedicated cargo hub: export and import movements should be arranged around the available belly capacity, charter activity and onward connections confirmed for the shipment date. The airport is located in Egypt at approximately 27.1783009°N, 33.7994003°E and operates on UTC+02:00 according to the supplied airport record. Our service team can assess whether direct uplift, a connecting gateway or an alternative Egyptian airport offers the most reliable solution for the cargo, customs route and delivery location.

Airport name	Hurghada International Airport
Location	Hurghada, Egypt
Codes	IATA: HRG; ICAO: HEGN
Coordinates	27.1783009°N, 33.7994003°E
Time zone	UTC+02:00

Key Highlights

Air Freight Decision Points

Regional international gateway

Useful for Hurghada and the Red Sea resort area, but cargo planning should reflect a passenger-led operating profile.

Capacity is date-sensitive

Available uplift may vary with tourism season, charter programs, aircraft type and confirmed airline allocations.

Connection planning matters

For cargo without suitable direct uplift, our team compares transfer options through Egyptian or international gateways before booking.

Pre-clearance discipline

Complete consignee, commodity, customs and security information before tendering; late corrections can be difficult on passenger-sector shipments.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility Planning for Forwarders

Air cargo acceptance, build-up, breakdown and release are subject to the handling agent, operating carrier and the confirmed flight schedule. Our service team verifies the applicable terminal process before issuing final instructions.
Temperature-sensitive, pharmaceutical and perishable cargo requires advance confirmation of acceptance, storage duration, handover window and available temperature protection. A cold-chain service should not be assumed solely from the airport’s international status.
Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, aerosols and other regulated articles require carrier and handling-agent acceptance before delivery. Packaging, marks, labels, Shipper’s Declaration and supporting documents must match the booked routing.
Customs-controlled storage, inspection access, bonded handling and release procedures depend on the shipment type and Egyptian authorities or appointed agents. Our team confirms the actual facility and responsible party for each consignment.
Oversized, live-animal, human-remains, valuable or vulnerable cargo requires a separate feasibility check because aircraft loading limits and handling capability can differ by flight.

Facility names, warehouse capacity, operating hours and special-product certifications are not treated as permanent assumptions; our team confirms them against the selected carrier and handling agent before acceptance.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing and Schedule Considerations

Typical planning may involve direct international uplift when suitable passenger or charter capacity is available, or a connection through an Egyptian or overseas gateway selected by the operating carrier.
European, Middle Eastern and Egyptian gateway connections may be considered for cargo related to the Red Sea region, subject to seasonal schedules, capacity and the carrier’s commercial network.
Transit time must be quoted only after checking the actual flight date, transfer point, interline or trucking arrangement, customs status and delivery requirement. Published passenger schedules do not equal confirmed cargo capacity.
Peak tourism periods, irregular operations, security screening, aircraft changes, missed connections and customs inspection can materially affect the final delivery date.

Our platform provides a confirmed routing proposal only after the commodity, dimensions, gross weight, ready time, destination and required service level are reviewed.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Market Profile and Cargo Suitability

Primary catchment

Hurghada and the Red Sea coastal resort corridor are the principal service area; inland delivery may require coordinated road feeder transport.

Tourism-related supply

Urgent hotel, resort, marine leisure, maintenance and hospitality supplies may benefit from air freight when local replenishment is unavailable.

General commercial cargo

Documents, spare parts, retail replenishment, electronics and time-critical business shipments can be assessed according to security and carrier acceptance rules.

Perishables and healthcare

Food, seafood, flowers, medicines and other temperature-sensitive goods require validated packaging, declared temperature needs and confirmed handling before booking.

Operations & Compliance

Execution and Regulatory Controls

Cut-off control: The effective cargo cut-off is set by the operating carrier and handling agent and may be earlier than the passenger departure time. Our team obtains the written tender deadline for each booking.
Documents: The air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, export documents, consignee details and any permits must be consistent. Commodity descriptions such as “parts” or “samples” are insufficient for controlled or sensitive cargo.
Special cargo: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, dry ice, live animals, perishables and pharmaceuticals require pre-alerts and advance acceptance. Do not deliver such cargo before the carrier confirms the booking.
Customs and delivery: Egyptian import or export formalities, inspection, duties, release authorization and final delivery arrangements are separate checkpoints. Our team confirms the importer of record, broker responsibility and ground collection conditions before dispatch.

Shipping Tips

Recommended Booking Workflow

Send our service team the ready date, origin, destination, full commodity description, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, stackability and any special handling requirement before requesting a rate.
For urgent freight, request at least one confirmed routing and one practical alternative. The alternative may use a different gateway, a later connection or coordinated road feeder service.
Use robust, airline-compliant packaging with clear piece marks and handling labels. For temperature-sensitive goods, specify the acceptable temperature range and planned protection method rather than relying on a generic “keep cool” instruction.
Submit dangerous-goods paperwork, permits and customs data early. Our team can check document consistency, but the carrier and competent authorities retain final acceptance authority.

Frequently Asked Questions

HRG Air Freight FAQs

Can Hurghada International Airport handle international export cargo?

International cargo may be possible when an operating carrier and handling agent accept the shipment on the selected date. Our service team checks the complete routing, cargo cut-off, security process and customs requirements before confirming uplift.

Is direct cargo capacity available on every international flight?

No assumption should be made. Passenger flights may have limited or unavailable belly capacity, and charter or seasonal operations can change. We confirm cargo space and aircraft restrictions independently of the passenger timetable.

Can temperature-controlled medicines or perishables be shipped through Hurghada International Airport?

They may be accepted subject to carrier approval, packaging, handling capability, storage conditions, documentation and the selected connection. Our team requests a product profile and temperature requirement before recommending a routing.

What information is needed for an accurate freight quotation?

Provide origin and destination, commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, ready time, customs status, consignee details and any dangerous-goods, battery, temperature, oversized or live-animal requirement.

What happens if the shipment misses the airport cargo cut-off?

The carrier may roll the cargo to a later flight, apply rebooking conditions or require a new acceptance appointment. Our service team checks the earliest viable recovery option and updates the delivery estimate after space is reconfirmed.

Data Sources & Provenance

Reference Scope and Verification Boundary

Airport name, codes, city, country, coordinates, address and time zone are reproduced from the supplied airport master record for Hurghada International Airport. Operational statements are presented as logistics planning guidance and are subject to confirmation with the operating carrier, appointed handling agent, customs broker and relevant authorities for the shipment date.

For independent code and aviation-reference checks, consult iata.org and icao.int. These references do not replace shipment-specific confirmation of schedules, cargo capacity, warehouse services, customs release, fees or special-cargo acceptance.