Flying from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
The timezone in Sharm El Sheikh is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Ankara.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ESB to SSH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Travelling to Sharm El Sheikh (and then exploring more of Egypt!) is a cinch with Pegasus Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with Pegasus Airlines on this route.
With an impressive 81.82% of services landing on schedule, Pegasus Airlines has the best on-time record for ESB to SSH flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between ESB and SSH include:
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Antalya Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
£62 is the best price for a one-way Ankara Esenboga Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. Return flights start from £119. These prices may change depending on availability.
Score cheap tickets from ESB to SSH by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
December is the cheapest month for flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Snapping up cheap flights from ESB to SSH is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new deal comes up.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
Handy information about Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
78% of flights taking off from Ankara Esenboga Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Ankara Esenboga Airport is about 29 kms (18 miles) from central Ankara. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near ESB:
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Consider staying in a hotel near SSH if you're taking a late Ankara Esenboga Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Hit the road running by picking up a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Budget or Sixt to explore Sharm El Sheikh and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Sharm El Sheikh Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to central Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh Airport to the centre of Sharm El Sheikh has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kms (9 miles) away.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
April is the most popular month for flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Sharm El Sheikh in March.
Lock in your flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for August if you'd like to explore Sharm El Sheikh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 27ºC and 38ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 11ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ESB to SSH sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
You've visited Sharm El Sheikh, now it's time to explore other corners of Egypt. Journey about 386 kms (240 miles) north-west to Cairo to check off its leading attractions. From Gizeh Plateau to TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another great destination in Egypt, head for Giza, roughly 386 kms (240 miles) north-west of Sharm El Sheikh. Great Sphinx of Giza, Great Pyramid of Giza and Khufu Pyramid are key highlights.
