Travelling from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Edinburgh's timezone is UTC+0, making Edinburgh two hours behind Sharm El Sheikh.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your SSH to EDI flight.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Edinburgh Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between SSH and EDI include:
Geneve Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Naples International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight is £91. A return fare is currently £328. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from SSH to EDI, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SSH to EDI.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Handy information about Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Of all flights departing from Sharm El Sheikh Airport, 65.11% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Sharm El Sheikh Airport from central Sharm El Sheikh, it'll take around 5 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 3 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Edinburgh Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to SSH:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
If you're landing on a late Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near EDI:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an Edinburgh Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Edinburgh and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Edinburgh Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
From Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh is approximately 9 miles away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The quietest month for a flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Edinburgh Airport is January, while June is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Edinburgh based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Edinburgh Airport for July if you'd like to explore Edinburgh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SSH to EDI in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've done Edinburgh, now it's time to discover other parts of United Kingdom. Travel about 250 miles south to Birmingham to tick off its leading sights. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you want to check out another corner of United Kingdom, head for Glasgow, roughly 40 miles west of Edinburgh. Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum are key highlights.
