Do I need vaccines for Egypt?

In addition to being up to date on routine vaccines, travelers to Egypt should obtain hepatitis A and B, typhoid, and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines.



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Serious outbreaks sometimes occur. To protect yourself from illness: drink boiled water or bottled water with sealed lids. don't swim in fresh water, including the Nile River, to avoid waterborne diseases, such as bilharzia (schistosomiasis) (World Health Organization)

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Insect repellant top - You'll need this in both summer and winter since insects and mosquitos in Egypt are pretty active. If you're particularly concerned, you can also spray Permethrin on your clothing before you go.

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To protect yourself from illness:
  1. drink boiled water or bottled water with sealed lids.
  2. don't swim in fresh water, including the Nile River, to avoid waterborne diseases, such as bilharzia (schistosomiasis) (World Health Organization)
  3. avoid contact with dogs and cats.


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While popular tourist hotspots, including Egypt's capital, Cairo and Hurghada, Luxor and Sharm-El-Sheikh remain in the 'safe to travel to' zone, the FCDO has advised against all but essential travel and no travel to the northern Sinai regions.

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Our aircraft cabin air is cleaned with advanced High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters that remove viruses and eliminate dust, allergens and germs. You must wear your mask at all times throughout the flight, except when eating or drinking.

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Toilet paper - You can always buy toilet paper while there or take some from your hotel. If you're particularly worried about hygiene, also bring your travel toilet seat covers. Note - don't flush anything down the toilet in Egypt, not even toilet paper. The pipes can't handle it.

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Yes, some vaccines are recommended or required for Egypt. The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Egypt: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza.

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Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry? No. Passengers traveling to Egypt are not required to take a COVID-19 test to fly to Egypt.

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Hurghada is considered to be one of the most secure places to stay in Egypt, as it is an ideal Safe Vacation Spot for the following reasons: Hurghada is considered to be one of the most secure places to stay in the entire country.

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In addition to being up to date on routine vaccines, travelers to Egypt should obtain hepatitis A and B, typhoid, and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines.

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