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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Soma Bay has to offer.

When to visit Soma Bay

Soma Bay in January
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Soma Bay in January
Estimated hotel price
$106
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 31h 30m.

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 GREEN MOTION and Avis, among others, in Hurghada.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes 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 31h 30m.

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 GREEN MOTION and Avis, among others, in Hurghada.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Soma Bay.

Airports near Soma Bay

Airlines serving Soma Bay

Lufthansa
Good (4,598 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,442 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,279 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,704 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (194 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,439 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (193 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (396 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,255 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (133 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (237 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (412 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (263 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (219 reviews)
Condor
Good (253 reviews)
Luxair
Excellent (40 reviews)
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Where to stay in Soma Bay

Average rates range from around $145 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $94 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Soma Bay

Most booked hotels in Soma Bay

Serenity Makadi Beach
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, 671 reviews)
$92+
Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1489 reviews)
$155+
Serenity Fun City
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1182 reviews)
$108+
Jaz Makadi Star & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 319 reviews)
$129+
Fort Arabesque Resort, Spa & Villas
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 771 reviews)
$141+
Palm Royale Resort - Soma Bay
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 643 reviews)
$118+

Renting a car in Soma Bay

Expect to pay $1.06 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 $12.72 and $16.96.

Expect to pay $1.06 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 $12.72 and $16.96.