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Where to stay
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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 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
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Soma Bay in February
Estimated hotel price
$129
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 25 miles from Soma Bay. The shortest flight to Soma Bay from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 23h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Soma Bay is to pick up a car rental from Hurghada, which is about 30 miles from Soma Bay. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and Budget, among others, in Hurghada.

Plane

Although Soma Bay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hurghada (HRG), which is located 25 miles from Soma Bay. The shortest flight to Soma Bay from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 23h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Soma Bay is to pick up a car rental from Hurghada, which is about 30 miles from Soma Bay. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and Budget, among others, in Hurghada.

Airports near Soma Bay

SSHSharm el-Sheikh Ophira
RMFMarsa Alam
HRGHurghada

Airlines serving Soma Bay

Lufthansa
Good (7,415 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,373 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,969 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,159 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,254 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (367 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,822 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,934 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (638 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (281 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (233 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (634 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (183 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (368 reviews)
Condor
Good (367 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (427 reviews)
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Where to stay in Soma Bay

Average rates range from around $81 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $121 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Soma Bay

Most booked hotels in Soma Bay

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Jaz Makadi Star & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, 546 reviews)
$185+
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Serenity Alma Heights - Ex Serenity Fun City
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 2299 reviews)
$118+
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Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1899 reviews)
$188+
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Serenity Alpha Beach - Ex Serenity Makadi Beach
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1815 reviews)
$126+
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Prima Life Makadi
5 stars
Excellent (9, 2617 reviews)
$119+
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Fort Arabesque Resort, Spa & Villas
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1349 reviews)
$152+
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Renting a car in Soma Bay

Expect to pay $1.51 per gallon in Soma Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $18.17 and $24.23.

Expect to pay $1.51 per gallon in Soma Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $18.17 and $24.23.

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