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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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 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 Boston and takes around 17h 55m.

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 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 25 miles from Soma Bay. The shortest flight to Soma Bay from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 17h 55m.

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 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 (7,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,528 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,047 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,459 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (873 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,305 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (640 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (386 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,938 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,846 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (181 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (374 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (282 reviews)
Condor
Good (389 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (238 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (247 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Soma Bay

Most booked hotels in Soma Bay

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Jaz Soma Beach
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 2080 reviews)
$131+
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Jaz Makadi Star & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, 557 reviews)
$189+
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Serenity Alma Heights - Ex Serenity Fun City
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 2384 reviews)
$114+
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Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1928 reviews)
$172+
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Serenity Alpha Beach - Ex Serenity Makadi Beach
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1886 reviews)
$117+
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Prima Life Makadi
5 stars
Excellent (9, 2617 reviews)
$113+
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Renting a car in Soma Bay

Expect to pay $1.67 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 $19.99 and $26.65.

Expect to pay $1.67 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 $19.99 and $26.65.