Travelling from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Sharm El Sheikh's timezone is UTC+2, making Sharm El Sheikh one hour behind Jeddah.
Every week, there are 22 King Abdulaziz International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flights. To be on board as early as possible, select the 06:30 flynas flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 14:15 with Saudia.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your JED to SSH flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Sharm El Sheikh holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this exciting part of Egypt:
Flyadeal is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Saudia is the most punctual carrier that operates JED to SSH flights. An impressive 93.02% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between JED and SSH:
Luxor International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
Cairo International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Right now, £66 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way King Abdulaziz International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £137. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from JED to SSH by booking at least eight months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from JED to SSH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
Handy information about King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
King Abdulaziz International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 81.7% of flights that take off from JED reach their destination on time.
King Abdulaziz International Airport is around 12 miles from central Jeddah. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to JED? If you're boarding an early flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a King Abdulaziz International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SSH instead:
Grab a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car and discover Sharm El Sheikh and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Budget and Sixt are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Sharm El Sheikh Airport about two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
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 around 5 minutes. It's approximately 3 miles away.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Sharm El Sheikh. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for August if you want to explore Sharm El Sheikh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from JED to SSH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of Egypt
Sharm El Sheikh has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Egypt waiting to be explored. Around 240 miles north-west of Sharm El Sheikh, a trip to Cairo will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili.
Around 240 miles north-west of Sharm El Sheikh, Giza is another essential stop in Egypt. Start your sightseeing at Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed.