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When to visit
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 June
Estimated hotel price
$158
1 night at 3-star hotel
Soma Bay in June
Estimated hotel price
$158
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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 17h 45m.

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 Avis and Sixt, 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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 17h 45m.

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 Avis and Sixt, among others, in Hurghada.

Airports near Soma Bay

SSHSharm el-Sheikh Ophira
RMFMarsa Alam
HRGHurghada

Airlines serving Soma Bay

Lufthansa
Good (7,758 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,706 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,668 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,378 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (404 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (657 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,978 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,866 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (636 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (383 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (285 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (184 reviews)
Condor
Good (399 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (242 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (253 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, 2166 reviews)
$129+
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Serenity Alpha Beach - Ex Serenity Makadi Beach
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1992 reviews)
$128+
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Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1938 reviews)
$213+
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Serenity Alma Heights - Ex Serenity Fun City
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 2500 reviews)
$104+
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Amarina Abu Soma Resort & Aquapark
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 929 reviews)
$109+
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Prima Life Makadi
5 stars
Excellent (9, 2617 reviews)
$125+
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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.