Is Sharm full of Russians?

russian tour operators are planning to launch new flights to Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada. However, according to local travel portals, some resorts have virtually no russians. For example, in Hurghada and Marsa Alam, tourists from Poland and Germany have taken their place.



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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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Thailand appears to be one of the most popular destinations for these holidaymakers, with premium-class travel up 81 per cent from 2019. Premium travel to the UAE is up 108 per cent. Tourists have also flocked to Turkey (up 41 per cent), the Maldives (up 137 per cent) and Egypt (up 181 per cent).

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SINGAPORE, 27 April 2023: Turkey, UAE, and Thailand are becoming more important tourist destinations for Russian travellers, while classic European destinations such as Italy, Germany, France, Spain, and Greece have seen a significant decrease.

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South Sinai Terrorists have also kidnapped foreign nationals. Many bombings directly targeted tourists and their transport. If you travel to South Sinai: avoid road travel outside of Sharm El Sheikh.

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The FCDO does not warn against travel to any of the main tourist destinations in Egypt, including Cairo, Sharm el Sheikh, Hurghada, Luxor, Aswan and Alexandria.

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Yes it's perfectly safe to leave your hotel anytime day or night.

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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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Women can be subject to unwanted interest and harassment in Sharm El Sheikh. It is therefore recommended for women not to walk around Sharm El Sheikh alone, avoid going out at night on their own and wear clothes that cover their arms, legs and chest.

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Yes it is safe inside and outside the hotels, I think most of these stories come from people who have never been to Egypt! Ive been to Egypt three times and feel safer there than in Australia. Egypt takes tourist safety very seriously, they have a lot of security in place for your benefit.

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The risk for mosquito activity is extremely high. Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants when spending time outdoors to prevent bites. The risk for mosquito activity is high.

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