Sandwich Corner

Pre-packed plastic-wrapped sandwiches in T2

Terminal 2’s Sandwich Corner sits airside past security, a small counter selling pre-packed sandwiches from a cooler rather than anything made to order. Travellers compare prices here to Hurghada town and say a single sandwich can cost more than a full sit-down meal outside the airport. Expect plastic-wrapped bread with basic fillings rather than fresh bakery-style options.

Most reports mention simple cheese or basic cold cuts as the main fillings, with very little variation beyond that. Bread often draws complaints for being dry or borderline stale, especially later in the day after several hours in the fridge. There’s no grill, no toasting, and no customisation; you take what’s already wrapped and stacked in the chilled display.

Reviews on TripAdvisor and Egypt travel forums paint a consistent picture: “nothing special and cost more than a meal in town,” as one user described pre-packed sandwiches found in the old terminal. Another diver mentioned walking away after seeing the stall and its cooler, opting to wait until after the flight instead. The 2-star reputation lines up with these comments.

What regulars do: most Hurghada repeat visitors say they assemble sandwiches at their hotel breakfast buffet, then wrap them and bring them through to Terminal 2. If they have no choice, they usually pick the plain cheese sandwich and avoid anything heavy on mayonnaise, especially given how long items may sit in the cooler. Parents often buy these only for children who refuse airport hot food, then eat their own meal later on the plane.

Watch out for timing: reports suggest quality drops as the day goes on, with bread drying out by late afternoon departures around 16:00–20:00. If you’re hungry and stuck with Sandwich Corner, check packaging dates and choose the most recently stocked items from the back of the cooler.