What the official sources say
| Source | Date of the page we read | Statement on Egypt | Hurghada, El Gouna, Marsa Alam |
|---|---|---|---|
| German Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) | 29 October 2026, unchanged since 29 September 2026 | Partial travel warning for North Sinai and remote Sahara areas; particular caution elsewhere | Not named among the warned areas; mentioned for crime and dengue |
| UK FCDO | last updated 27 October 2026 | Advises against travel to North Sinai and a strip along the Libyan border; essential travel only for several areas | Not named on the page we read |
| France Diplomatie | last updated 10 September 2026 | Israeli border area in the red zone, North Sinai closed to foreigners; maritime security notice for the Red Sea | Not named on the page we read |
These pages change quickly: read the originals on auswaertiges-amt.de, gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/egypt and diplomatie.gouv.fr before you book and before you fly.
What a partial warning means
A partial warning applies only to the areas it names. Whether you can cancel free of charge or an insurer pays depends on your contract: ask your tour operator and insurer in writing, as we do not give legal advice. Before booking, read our guide to travel insurance for Egypt.
What the German Foreign Office says about Red Sea resorts
- Particular caution when travelling to Egypt, tourist areas on the Red Sea included.
- Crime: in holiday areas such as Hurghada, sexual assaults occur, including inside hotel complexes. See our guide for women travelling alone in Hurghada.
- Dengue: the virus is reported on the Red Sea coast, mostly in Hurghada, occasionally in El Gouna and Al-Qusair. Mosquito protection and medical advice before travel make sense.
- Terrorism risk exists nationwide according to the office; avoid demonstrations and large gatherings.
Is Hurghada safe?
We do not answer in one word. What the sources show: the official warnings concern areas far from the hotel beaches, but the risks they list (crime, dengue, the general terrorism risk) apply to the coast too. For practical advice see scams and safety in Hurghada and sharks in Hurghada.
Check before you go
- The three original pages above and your embassy's notices.
- Flight and airspace status with your airline; the government pages mention regional tensions and air traffic restrictions. See also travel disruptions in Egypt.
- Boat trips: ask the operator about licence and route. One operator's trip as an example: Orange Bay boat trip with breakfast and lunch.
- Travel insurance with medical cover and repatriation.
FAQ
Is there a travel warning for Hurghada? As of 29 October 2026 the German Foreign Office has a partial warning for North Sinai and remote Sahara areas. Hurghada is not named as a warned area, but the office asks for particular caution across Egypt.
Which areas does the UK advise against? The FCDO advises against travel to North Sinai and gives essential-travel-only advice for other border and desert areas. We found no separate statement on Hurghada on the page we read.
What about the Red Sea? France advises recreational boaters to postpone trips in the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb strait. For boat excursions, ask the operator about the route.
Where do I read the current version? On auswaertiges-amt.de under "Ägypten: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise", on gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/egypt and on diplomatie.gouv.fr under "Égypte".
The Hurghada Authority editorial team, 29 October 2026.
