While there is certainly exceptional value to be found in Egypt, lots of families do get disappointed with some of the prices of holiday packages from the different British airports. There is extremely good value to be stumbled on in the stores, cafes and dining establishments in the many resorts along with the terrific year round weather conditions, are just some of the reasons why The Red Sea is such a favourite holiday location.
The main problem is that there are simply not enough flights to Egypt and this allows prices to be kept higher than other popular European destinations. Granted that Egypt does fall into a more expensive APD (Air Passenger Duty) zone than European destinations but the flight prices dictate where you will get your holiday to Egypt for a good price or not.
When talking about flights to The Red Sea, we are talking about the main tourist destinations of Sharm el Sheikh and Hurghada. These international airports serve a lot of resorts and while there are additional flights from the United Kingdom into Cairo, Taba and Marsa Alam, the most popular international airports are Sharm el Sheikh and Hurghada.
As with any plane tickets, when planning to spend less, flexibility is the essential factor. Egypt is a highly popular place for families so school holidays, prices and availability can be a difficulty. Wherever possible, make an effort to travel in the course of term times. Historically, a number of the cheapest flight prices are in mid January with flight prices from 150GBP per person. Combined with low hotel rates, it is possible to tailor make a holiday for just about 220GBP (based on 2 sharing) but this clearly depends on the level of hotel and board basis.
The most expensive times of year are Xmas / New Year, Easter and August so if you are looking for a cheap Red Sea holiday and are flexible with your travelling dates, aim to stay clear of these busy times.
More Information:
Egypt is one of the most popular places with UK tourists.
Red Sea holidays are as popular as holidays in traditional hotspots of Spain, Greece and Turkey.
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