How to find cheap flights to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
£76 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to SSH, the lowest fare is £41.
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Lock in a bargain on tickets to Sharm El Sheikh, where Sharm El Sheikh Airport is located, by booking ahead of time. You're more likely to secure a good deal and have a wider selection of flights to choose from.
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Best time to go to Sharm El Sheikh
The cheapest month to take off on a flight to Sharm El Sheikh is usually May.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to SSH that fits your schedule and budget.
Travel to Sharm El Sheikh in August if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to SSH, but also when fares are likely to cost more.
The quietest time of the year to travel is February. Book your plane tickets to Sharm El Sheikh then and enjoy the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
The weather can make or break a holiday, so consider the type of conditions you enjoy travelling in. Sharm El Sheikh is warmest in August, with averages of between 27ºC and 38ºC.
Ranging from 11ºC to 22ºC, January sees the lowest temperatures.
Want to avoid grey skies? January is the driest month in Sharm El Sheikh.
If some wet weather happens to roll in, it's often brief and won't get in the way of your plans. Expect ample sunshine and largely cloud-free skies here.
Flying to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): What you need to know
Get to Sharm El Sheikh without any layovers. These are some of the popular airlines offering direct flights to Sharm El Sheikh Airport:
If you want to jet off with the carrier with the fewest delays, book your SSH plane ticket with Uzbekistan Airways. Up to 100% of its flights into this hub land when expected.
SSH is located in the UTC+2 timezone.
Curl up in bed shortly after your flight to SSH. Book a room at one of these hotels near Sharm El Sheikh Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:
Start your Sharm El Sheikh trip sooner by grabbing a car hire in SSH. Avis, Budget and Sixt are popular providers to pick from here.
Sharm El Sheikh Airport has an on-time rating of 65%, which reflects how often departing flights arrive as planned. This can be useful to know if you're planning a tight connection or need to be somewhere soon after you land.
Sharm El Sheikh Airport is located in Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt.
Getting to central Sharm El Sheikh from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
The distance from SSH to central Sharm El Sheikh is about 5 kms (3 miles).
You'll reach the centre in around 5 minutes if you're taking a cab or a ride-share after your flight to SSH.
Take public transport and you'll be there in roughly 50 minutes.
If you'd love to stay near the action in Sharm El Sheikh, drop your bags at one of these comfy hotels:
Sharm El Sheikh highlights
Jump off your flight to Sharm El Sheikh and head directly for these must-visit attractions:
Shark's Bay Beach: A memorable preview of everything the city has to offer, this landmark is around 0.64 kms (0.40 miles) east of the centre.
Naama Bay: Looking for more reasons to visit Sharm El Sheikh? This landmark attracts travellers from all over and is about 10 kms (6 miles) north-east of the city centre.
How to get to Hurghada from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Heading for the nearby city of Hurghada? It's about 772 kms (480 miles) from SSH. Allow around 8 hours 40 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Dahab
If Dahab is where your trip takes you, it's about 56 kms (35 miles) from Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
The drive time to Dahab is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Explore more of Egypt
Egypt has plenty more surprises in store. Continue on to Suez, located about 290 kms (180 miles) north-west of Sharm El Sheikh. Ali Ibn Abi Taleb Mosque, Fatima Zahra Mosque and Suez National Museum should be on your to-do list.
Hurghada is another popular destination in Egypt and is roughly 97 kms (60 miles) south-west of Sharm El Sheikh. Hit some of the best spots right away at Yachts and speed boats Charter, Sunny Days El Palacio reef - diving site and Hurgada. Hurghada International Airport (HRG) handles most flights into this city.
Roughly 274 kms (170 miles) south-west of Sharm El Sheikh, Dishnā makes for a memorable detour. Big reasons to visit include قرية الحمدية Al hamdiah, المسجد العمري and نادي العائلات بالعزازية.
