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When to visit
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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 January
Estimated hotel price
$176
1 night at 3-star hotel
Soma Bay in January
Estimated hotel price
$176
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 States departs from Boston and takes around 30h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Soma Bay is to pick up a car rental from Hurghada, which is about 48 km from Soma Bay. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental 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 41 km from Soma Bay. The shortest flight to Soma Bay from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 30h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Soma Bay is to pick up a car rental from Hurghada, which is about 48 km from Soma Bay. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and Sixt, among others, in Hurghada.

Airports near Soma Bay

SSHSharm El Sheikh Intl
RMFMarsa Alam
HRGHurghada

Airlines serving Soma Bay

Lufthansa
Good (7,964 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,937 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,345 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (912 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,983 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (426 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (685 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,897 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,956 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (293 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (403 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (248 reviews)
Condor
Good (408 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (259 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (186 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, 2258 reviews)
$138+
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Serenity Alpha Beach - Ex Serenity Makadi Beach
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 2142 reviews)
$140+
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Serenity Alma Heights
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 2726 reviews)
$128+
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Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1971 reviews)
$172+
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Prima Life Makadi Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9, 2617 reviews)
$147+
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Sheraton Soma Bay Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1312 reviews)
$155+
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Renting a car in Soma Bay

Expect to pay $1.74 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 $20.90 and $27.86.

Expect to pay $1.74 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 $20.90 and $27.86.