Souvenir prices here run higher than in Hurghada city shops
Local Handicrafts sits airside in Terminal 1, in the same retail strip as the main duty-free. It leans into Egyptian souvenirs: hand-painted plates, small alabaster pyramids, pharaoh statues, brass lamps, and cotton items with “Hurghada” prints. Stock overlaps heavily with town bazaars, just with airport markups that regulars peg as noticeably higher than in the city.
Most small trinkets in Local Handicrafts sit in the $5–15 range, with mid-size decor pieces and lamps pushing $25–40. Larger alabaster or brass items can creep above $50. Payment runs on card or cash, with EUR, USD, and EGP all commonly accepted in Terminal 1 shops. If you’ve just realized you skipped the souk, this is the last-ditch spot before boarding.
Local Handicrafts typically trades on tight flight banks in Terminal 1, so expect it to be open from early-morning departures into late-night charters. Staff move fast when two or three flights board at once, so factor in 10 extra minutes if your gate in T1 is already calling final. Gift wrapping is basic: bubble wrap and a plastic bag rather than boxes.
Regulars who pass through Hurghada a lot usually buy handicrafts in town, then hit Terminal 1 only for snacks and duty-free. They treat Local Handicrafts as a backup for forgotten gifts or currency leftovers. If you go, target small, light items and skip anything fragile or heavy; baggage handlers in HRG are not known for gentle treatment.
Tip: If you have time in Hurghada city on the way in, do your souvenir shopping there and use Local Handicrafts in Terminal 1 only for last-minute top-ups or if your hotel runs you straight to the airport.