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 February
Estimated hotel price
AED 553
1 night at 3-star hotel
Soma Bay in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 553
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 12h 45m.

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 Europcar 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 12h 45m.

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 Europcar 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 (7,653 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,120 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,824 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,562 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,339 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (377 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (653 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (390 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,958 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (636 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,854 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (380 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (183 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (283 reviews)
Condor
Good (395 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (443 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (252 reviews)
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Where to stay in Soma Bay

Average rates range from around AED 342 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 488 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 1.62 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 19.39 and AED 25.86.

Expect to pay AED 1.62 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 19.39 and AED 25.86.