Flying from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
The timezone in Sharm El Sheikh is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Alicante.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ALC to SSH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Alicante-Elche Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. These are the top stopovers between ALC and SSH:
Stansted Airport
London Gatwick Airport
Birmingham International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
£73 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Alicante-Elche Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. A return flight starts at £187. These fares can change depending on demand.
It's usually best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from ALC to SSH. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
Handy information about Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Of the departures from Alicante-Elche Airport, 73.22% touch down on time at their destination.
Alicante-Elche Airport is about 9 miles from central Alicante. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near ALC:
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Book a hotel close to SSH if you have a late Alicante-Elche Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis, Budget or Sixt and experience more of Sharm El Sheikh and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Sharm El Sheikh Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to central Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh Airport is approximately 3 miles from central Sharm El Sheikh. Driving there takes about 5 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Sharm El Sheikh in February.
Lock in your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for August if you'd like to go to Sharm El Sheikh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ALC to SSH in January. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be discovered after you've seen Sharm El Sheikh. Around 240 miles away to the north-west, its best attractions include giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili.
Around 240 miles north-west of Sharm El Sheikh, Giza is another favourite stop in Egypt. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed.