Are there extra security checks at Hurghada Airport for flights to Russia?
Based on 2 discussions with 4 participants · Last activity: 14 days ago
TL;DR
Yes, flights to Russia from Hurghada can have separate screening areas and tighter security checks. Claims of “15 checkpoints” and 6-hour screening sound exaggerated, but travelers should still allow significantly more time before departure.
What the community said
Recent reports say passengers on Russia-bound flights at Hurghada Airport may be directed through a separate route, apart from other departing travelers.
14 days ago Hurghada Airport, flights to Russia
Reports of multiple checks are tied to heightened security: separate halls and extra screening for Russia-bound passengers do happen, although figures like 15 stages and 6 hours were not confirmed in these messages.
14 days ago Separate screening halls
The stricter controls are linked to security measures introduced after the plane bombing; chat participants note that some of these procedures are specifically required by the Russian side.
14 days ago Security requirements for flights to Russia