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 25 miles from Soma Bay. The shortest flight to Soma Bay from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 13h 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 GREEN MOTION and Sixt, 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 25 miles from Soma Bay. The shortest flight to Soma Bay from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 13h 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 GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in Hurghada.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Soma Bay.

Airports near Soma Bay

Airlines serving Soma Bay

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,268 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,937 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (195 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (194 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (403 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,439 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,232 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (132 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (411 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (236 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (207 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Luxair
Excellent (40 reviews)
Smartwings
Excellent (11 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 $103 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 (9.4, 820 reviews)
$90+
Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1472 reviews)
$155+
Serenity Fun City
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1218 reviews)
$91+
Jaz Makadi Star & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9, 298 reviews)
$117+
Sheraton Soma Bay Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1031 reviews)
$95+
Fort Arabesque Resort, Spa & Villas
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 738 reviews)
$149+

Renting a car in Soma Bay

Expect to pay $1.10 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 $13.17 and $17.56.

Expect to pay $1.10 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 $13.17 and $17.56.