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Egypt

3 Dive Sites / 0 Resorts / 0 Shops

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Red Sea

3 sites / 0 resorts / 0 shops

About Egypt

Egypt is a diving country with 3 dive sites to explore.

You'll find no dive resorts and no dive shops serving the area.

Browse diving across 1 area within Egypt.

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Best Time to Visit Egypt

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Water Temperature Range

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Air: 18°C – 40°C

Seasonal Marine Life Highlights

Hammerhead Sharks

Oceanic Whitetip Sharks

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Egypt offers excellent Red Sea diving with spring and autumn providing ideal temperatures. Summer is best for pelagic encounters at offshore reefs.

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Dive Sites in Egypt

Photos of Diving in Egypt

3 photos from dive sites

Getting to Egypt

Nearest airports and common travel routes

Hurghada International Airport (HRG)

~10 km

Travel time: 20-30 minutes to main dive centers

Direct charter flights from major European cities; scheduled flights from Cairo, Istanbul, and Dubai

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)

~10 km

Travel time: 15-20 minutes to Naama Bay dive centers

Direct flights from London, Rome, Berlin, Moscow, and Cairo

Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF)

~5 km

Travel time: 10-15 minutes to southern Red Sea dive sites

Charter flights from European cities; limited scheduled service

Visa & Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for traveling to Egypt

Visa on arrival available for citizens of most countries for stays up to 30 days.

Visa on arrival available at Egyptian airports for most nationalities
E-visa also available for advance purchase online
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months
Single-entry visa valid for 30 days

Health & Vaccination Notes

Yellow fever vaccination certificate required if arriving from an endemic area.

Egypt E-Visa Portal

Visa requirements can change. Always verify current entry requirements with the official embassy or consulate before traveling. Last updated: March 2026.

Typical Diving Costs in Egypt

Approximate prices in EGP (E£) with approximate USD equivalents

Category	Budget	Mid-Range	Luxury
Fun Dive (2 tanks)	E£1,500~$30 USD	E£2,500~$50 USD	E£5,000~$100 USD
Discover Scuba (intro)	E£2,000~$40 USD	E£3,500~$70 USD	E£6,000~$120 USD
Open Water Course	E£15,000~$300 USD	E£22,000~$440 USD	E£40,000~$800 USD
Equipment Rental (full set/day)	E£500~$10 USD	E£1,000~$20 USD	E£2,000~$40 USD
Accommodation (per night)	E£500~$10 USD	E£2,000~$40 USD	E£15,000~$300 USD

Egypt offers some of the best value diving in the world, especially in Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh. Prices have risen with recent currency devaluation.

Egypt

Explore Regions in Egypt

Red Sea

About Egypt

Best Time to Visit Egypt

Water Temperature Range

Seasonal Marine Life Highlights

Dive Sites in Egypt

SS Thistlegorm

Daedalus Reef (Abu el-Kizan)

Shark and Yolanda Reef

Photos of Diving in Egypt

Getting to Egypt

Hurghada International Airport (HRG)

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)

Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF)

Visa & Entry Requirements

Health & Vaccination Notes

Typical Diving Costs in Egypt

Ready to Dive in Egypt?

Fun Dive (2 tanks)

Discover Scuba (intro)

Open Water Course

Equipment Rental (full set/day)

Accommodation (per night)