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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 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 41 km from Soma Bay. The shortest flight to Soma Bay from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 28h 40m.

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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 Los Angeles and takes around 28h 40m.

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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Hurghada.

Airports near Soma Bay

SSHSharm el-Sheikh Ophira
RMFMarsa Alam
HRGHurghada

Airlines serving Soma Bay

Lufthansa
Good (7,661 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,621 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,129 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,830 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,516 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (886 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,341 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (377 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (653 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (391 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,963 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (636 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,854 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (381 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (183 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (283 reviews)
Condor
Good (395 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (443 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (251 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, 2130 reviews)
$142+
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Serenity Alma Heights - Ex Serenity Fun City
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 2437 reviews)
$105+
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Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1933 reviews)
$167+
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Fort Arabesque Resort, Spa & Villas
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1368 reviews)
$156+
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Amarina Abu Soma Resort & Aquapark
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 894 reviews)
$114+
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Prima Life Makadi
5 stars
Excellent (9, 2617 reviews)
$118+
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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.