Travelling from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Vienna International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
Sharm El Sheikh is one hour ahead of Vienna and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Choose from five weekly Vienna International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flights. The 06:15 departure with Wizz Air Malta is the earliest available. Wizz Air Malta operates the last service of the day at 11:15.
To ensure you catch your VIE to SSH flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Wizz Air Malta offers direct flights from Vienna International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Sharm El Sheikh — and maybe even more of Egypt if your schedule allows.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Wizz Air Malta on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Vienna International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight is £68. A return ticket right now is £139. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from VIE to SSH.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Vienna International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from VIE to SSH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Vienna International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
Handy information about Vienna International Airport (VIE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vienna International Airport, data shows 78.59% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Vienna International Airport from central Vienna, it takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Vienna International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near VIE:
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Book a hotel close to SSH if you're on a late Vienna International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car and explore Sharm El Sheikh and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Budget and Sixt are top outlets you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Sharm El Sheikh Airport about two weeks before 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 about 5 minutes. It's approximately 3 miles away.
When travelling by 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 Vienna International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Sharm El Sheikh in February.
Book your flight from Vienna International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for August if you'd like to go to Sharm El Sheikh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from VIE 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 explored once you've taken in the sights of 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. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed.
