Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Soma Bay travel guide

Soma Bay Tourism | Soma Bay Guide

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 3 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 448
1 night at 3-star hotel
Soma Bay in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 448
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 17h 05m.

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 Autounion Car Rental and Avis, 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 17h 05m.

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

Airports near Soma Bay

SSHSharm el-Sheikh Ophira
RMFMarsa Alam
HRGHurghada

Airlines serving Soma Bay

Lufthansa
Good (7,594 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,539 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,059 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,794 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,497 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,476 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (370 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (645 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (388 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,947 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,848 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (182 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (375 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (282 reviews)
Condor
Good (389 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (238 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (439 reviews)
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Where to stay in Soma Bay

Average rates range from around AED 334 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 456 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 1.66 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 19.84 and AED 26.45.

Expect to pay AED 1.66 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 19.84 and AED 26.45.