Comparison · Antalya vs Hurghada · Turkey / Egypt
Antalya vs Hurghada
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Esginmurat, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Choose Antalya for Kaleiçi old town, Hadrian's Gate, free sights and day trips; choose Hurghada for Red Sea diving, Giftun Islands and a milder winter. Day-to-day costs are similar, and the two are about 1,111 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 1,111 km
- Less expensive
- About the same
- Best time for Antalya
- May–June and September–October
- Best time for Hurghada
- March–May and October–November
Side by side
| Antalya | Hurghada | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Egypt |
| Known for | Kaleiçi old town, Hadrian's Gate and Konyaaltı and Lara beaches | Red Sea diving, Giftun Islands and All-inclusive resorts |
| Best time to visit | May–June and September–October | March–May and October–November |
| Ideal stay | 6 days | 7 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $90–$180 | $90–$180 |
| Cost level | Affordable | Affordable |
| Warmest month | July, 34°C (93°F) | July, 36°C (97°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 15°C (59°F) | January, 22°C (72°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 8 | 4 |
| Day trips in our guide | 7 | 4 |
| Beaches | Konyaaltı Beach | Mahmya, Giftun Kebir |
| Airports | AYT | HRG |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Antalya for…
Kaleiçi old town, Hadrian's Gate, free sights and day trips. Antalya is the largest city on Turkey's Mediterranean coast and the gateway to the Turquoise Coast. Its historic core, Kaleiçi, is a walled quarter of Ottoman houses and lanes on cliffs above a Roman harbour, entered through the triple-arched Hadrian's Gate…
Choose Hurghada for…
Red Sea diving, Giftun Islands and a milder winter. Hurghada stretches for some 40 km along the Red Sea coast of mainland Egypt, from the lagoon town of El Gouna in the north through the old district of El Dahar and the marina at Sekalla to the resort bays of Sahl Hasheesh, Makadi and Soma Bay in the south…
Top sights compared
| # | Antalya | Hurghada |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaleiçi old town | Giftun Islands |
| 2 | Hadrian's Gate | Dolphin House reef |
| 3 | Yivli Minaret | Hurghada Marina |
| 4 | Antalya Museum | El Mina Mosque |
| 5 | Old harbour boat trip | El Dahar souq |
Food compared
| Antalya | Hurghada |
|---|---|
| Antalya-style piyaz | Grilled Red Sea fish |
| Şiş köfte | Sayadeya |
| Hibeş | Koshari |
| Gözleme | Ful and ta'ameya |
Which is cheaper?
Antalya and Hurghada cost about the same: a mid-range day is roughly $90–$180 in Antalya and $90–$180 in Hurghada (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Antalya on a budget.
Can you visit both?
They are about 1,111 km apart, so combining them means a flight. With 14 days or more it works; otherwise pick one.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Antalya or Hurghada cheaper?
Neither is clearly cheaper: a mid-range day costs about $90–$180 in Antalya and $90–$180 in Hurghada (estimates).
+Is Antalya or Hurghada better for a first trip?
Pick Antalya for Kaleiçi old town, Hadrian's Gate, free sights and day trips, or Hurghada for Red Sea diving, Giftun Islands and a milder winter.
+How far is Antalya from Hurghada?
About 1,111 km in a straight line.