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

When to visit Soma Bay

Soma Bay in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 502
1 night at 3-star hotel
Soma Bay in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 502
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 Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 6h 40m.

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 Budget and Autounion Car Rental, among others, in Hurghada.

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 Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 6h 40m.

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 Budget and Autounion Car Rental, among others, in Hurghada.

Airports near Soma Bay

SSHSharm el-Sheikh Ophira
RMFMarsa Alam
HRGHurghada

Airlines serving Soma Bay

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,695 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (358 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,817 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (628 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (230 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,924 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (281 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (619 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (176 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (353 reviews)
Condor
Good (346 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (302 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (414 reviews)
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Where to stay in Soma Bay

Average rates range from around AED 563 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 460 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Soma Bay

Hiring a car in Soma Bay

Expect to pay AED 1.40 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 AED 16.75 and AED 22.33.

Expect to pay AED 1.40 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 AED 16.75 and AED 22.33.

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