Travelling from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
Sharm El Sheikh's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Sharm El Sheikh one hour ahead of Nice.
Leave enough time to catch your NCE to SSH flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cote D'Azur Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. Here are the top stopovers between NCE and SSH:
Naples International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
London Gatwick Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
£60 is the lowest price for a one-way Cote D'Azur Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. Return flights start from £138. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from NCE to SSH if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from NCE to SSH.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
Handy information about Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cote D'Azur Airport, 74.5% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Cote D'Azur Airport from central Nice, it takes about 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 5 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near NCE? If you're catching an early flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
If you're getting in on a late Cote D'Azur Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near SSH:
Go where the road takes you with a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis, Budget or Sixt and venture far and wide through Sharm El Sheikh and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Sharm El Sheikh Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to central Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh Airport to central Sharm El Sheikh has a drive time of around 5 minutes. It's approximately 3 miles away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Sharm El Sheikh in February.
Lock in your flight from Cote D'Azur 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 (81ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from NCE to SSH sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Egypt
You've seen Sharm El Sheikh, now it's time to explore other parts of Egypt. Travel around 240 miles north-west to Cairo to check off its top sights. From giza pyramids to Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Egypt, head for Giza, about 240 miles north-west of Sharm El Sheikh. Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed are among its highlights.