My recent experience at Hurghada Airport was nothing short of disgraceful. The behavior of the airport staff was shameless, rude, and racist, leaving me deeply disappointed and infuriated. It is disheartening to witness such underqualified, dim-witted, and corrupt individuals in positions of authority.

As Kurds who couldn't speak Arabic fluently because living in Sweden since age of 6, we became the target of the old individual who checked our passports. It seemed like he was envious or harbored some ill feelings towards us. He went out of his way to ensure that we missed our flight, deliberately mispronouncing our names and searching for any excuse to argue with us about trivial matters. He bombarded us with intrusive questions about our father's name, birthplace, and our inability to speak Arabic.

After some time, he conveniently pretended to be ignorant of the English language and began interrogating us in Arabic. It was only when someone behind us stepped forward to assist with translation that he shifted his focus to Saddam Hussein, praising him as a great man—ironically, the same man responsible for a genocide against our people.

When we confronted him about his behavior, he responded by hurling curses at us in his language. The flight was thankfully delayed or else we would've been stranded thanks to this racist man. Our initial intention had been to help the kind and needy individuals we encountered during our stay, but after enduring such treatment, I can confidently say that I will never set foot in Egypt again.

I sincerely hope that the airport authorities take this review seriously and address the abysmal state of affairs. The treatment we received is an embarrassment to the friendly and helpful people we encountered in the city, who truly made our stay amazing. Hurghada Airport must reconsider the hiring and training of its staff if it wishes to maintain any semblance of credibility and hospitality.

its not a tourist issue only, as Egyptian i use uber instead, its much safer and taxi drivers are just braindead

Thank you for your tips been egypt 5 times still have lots of problems guys like you help thanks

Thanks for this—I just got back! I only wish I’d known to tip the staff more, especially the animation teams at the hotel. They’re paid just £25 a month and were such a big part of what made my stay so enjoyable ❤

Taxi should have cost more than 30-100le and that 100 with cover a good distance. If they know your staying in a nice hotel they will try get more money from you. From an airport expect to pay 70-200 maximum, that’s if your not even staying in hurghada 200, 70 within hurghada.
Currently Egypt is having a foreign currency shortage and is suffering from hyperinflation. I advise people bring dollars or euros as a go to. Your money will go much further on the black market than via the banks. And everyone be weary of scammers as it’s completely normal 😄 but it’s a beautiful place and you can only be scammed if you allow it. So learn your prices and don’t be fooled guys. Also tipping goes a long way. Another option to stop you from getting overcharged is Uber. You can tell taxi drivers an Uber will do it for half of the price and majority of them will accept half or more of their initial asking price. Another rule if your making an exchange with someone be it in their shop, booking a trip or taxi, never let them know it’s your first time in the country as now your marking yourself 😄 but other than paying little extra for things the people are lovely and very welcoming

Thabk you for these very informative video man I'll be goin here on November a just booked everything tofay and that hussel in the airport paying visa it helped me so and taxi I'm also from UK Scotland

Just use uber or inDrive! My apartment is 10 km away from the airport and I normally pay 150-200 Egyptian pounds . Also if you prepare  the visa price 25 usd before you travel the airport check will be easy and quick . 😊

I agree though that the Egyptian people were very welcoming,and lovely to be around.They treated us very respectfully everywhere we went,and very good with children. It’s just the airport part that is negative and maybe the taxi drivers not being so great either because they will straight up rip you off if you don’t understand what’s going on,just be aware of this and things will be ok.

Other than that,once you’re here people are welcoming helpful .

I applied for my Egyptian Visa online prior to visiting through the Egyptian Visa government website, it was sooo easy, took about 5 minutes, NO difficult questions and I had my E-Visas within 24 hours for a cost of $25, I also applied for my friends and that was the same, easy and $25, so I am not sure why you are saying it's difficult.
It also states online if you read up that they only accept cash at the airport for visas, so no excuses for people not to have USD readily available!

I pay extra but organise a private pickup.  No stress, no negotiation, works a dream

I have been I have been thinking about going to Hurghada or Sharon el Sheikh, more so for the scuba diving as it is alot cheaper than most places and the red sea is known for its coral reefs, sharks and marine life. I have been the Agadir in Morocco and loved it, they were so nice and very accommodating, the city was very nice built, spacious and very safe. I felt safe to walk around at night. I am hoping Hurghada or Sharm is similar enough to that but I have heard terrible accounts of how run down and poverty strike the city is and how many Egyptian staff are quite rude to people who aren't British or American. I am half Brit and half Bulgarian so it should be fine

We had transfers included so didn't have to pay for a taxi.  Lovely stay and Nile Cruise.
Going again next month.

Been there two times…. Traveld from Hurgada to Luxor by bus🙈🙈 Dont travel alone!!! And never go out alone as a tourist! I Day or night!!!!!  Goes for both men and women! Sad but true! Luxor is fantastic tho, if you are looking fore Egyption historie 😍 But hire a guide. (But it is an 100% crazy contry…!! )From the airport to the hotells and so on… . They have gards with guns at the beaches outside the hotells in Hurgada?!! (Sorry for my english) so think two times befare you go!☺️And always have egytian punds change  in your pocket if you go… you will need it😅 But the food is good😉🫓🫓🍟🍰

Thankyou for your insight im looking to book - your advice is so valuable

Offical Visa price is $25 or the equivalent exchange rate on day you land ,  so about £20 to £21 .

This video is gold dust. TYVM for the info

Going to Egypt in Decembe,
Good information about Visa and Card Payments.

Thank you for the heads-up. Mutch appreciated 🤙

Cheers for your video been to Egypt many times not been for a few years but going back in march your video picked up the essentials but anybody else going out do a bit research like you've done especially taxis and money exchange but best advice from me would be when going out always wear sunglasses no eye contact with sellers and keep walking if you don't want to buy anything and Egypt is safe every time I have been there 👍

Thank you. Your video is very helpful. I got my transfers arranged at the travel agent. Its peace of mind and means i wont get ripped off.  I am also going to try and do my visa online. Just totally ignore the sellers who harrass you and they will give up when they realise they are wasting their time.  I had a bad experience in the hotel at sharm el sheikh. A £3- iteam they suddenly demanded £120- and i said no.. call the hotel manager . They locked me in the shop in the hotel. I said i will scream and call the police and they opened the door . Any problems mention the police and start screaming. Always works.