Gate-side meds run at Terminal 1’s Pharmacy
Terminal 1’s Pharmacy sits airside after security, useful if you land in Hurghada without sunscreen, motion-sickness tablets, or basic painkillers and don’t want to hunt around town immediately. Stock is focused on travel needs: over-the-counter meds, plasters, digestive aids, and a small mix of toiletries you might have forgotten in a 23 kg checked bag.
Pricing here trends higher than city pharmacies in Hurghada, so expect to pay a noticeable premium on things like paracetamol, cold tablets, and 50+ SPF. Payment typically runs through standard airport options, so bring a major card plus some Egyptian pounds as backup in case the terminal’s card line goes down for 10–15 minutes, which happens in older airports.
The shop keeps airport-style hours aligned with Terminal 1’s flight banks, usually opening several hours before the first morning departures and staying open into the late evening waves. If you land on a 02:00 charter and have a tight transfer through HRG, don’t rely on it being open; grab essentials during daytime departures instead if your itinerary allows even a 30-minute buffer.
Selection leans on recognizable international brands for basics, but some medications follow Egyptian naming and dosage norms, so check active ingredients and milligrams, not just the front label. If you need something specific like antihistamines for a known allergy, snap a photo of your home-brand box before travel and show it at the counter for a closer match.
Practical tip: bring ongoing prescription meds in your hand baggage and use Pharmacy at Terminal 1 only for one-off fixes such as sunburn gel, rehydration salts, or a small bottle of hand sanitizer before a 4–5 hour flight home.