Travelling from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Cairo Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh share the UTC+2 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
There are 59 Cairo Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flights each week to choose from.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your CAI to SSH flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
You can fly nonstop to Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Take off with one of these carriers that operate direct flights from Cairo Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Air Cairo on this route.
EgyptAir is the most punctual carrier that operates CAI to SSH flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cairo Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between CAI and SSH:
Jeddah Airport
Riyadh Airport
Hurghada Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
RM252 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Cairo Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. Return flights start at RM473. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To secure cheap tickets from CAI to SSH, reserve your trip 11 months before your planned departure.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Cairo Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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 notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from CAI to SSH.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cairo Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
Handy information about Cairo Airport (CAI)
65% of flights departing from Cairo Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Cairo Airport from central Cairo, it'll take around 45 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Cairo Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near CAI:
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Book a hotel close to SSH if you're catching a late Cairo Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
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 well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Sharm El Sheikh Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
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 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
April is the busiest month for flights from Cairo Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Sharm El Sheikh in March.
Lock in your flight from Cairo Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for August if you want to go to Sharm El Sheikh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CAI to SSH in January if you want to travel in 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 loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Egypt you'll want to see. Around 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh, a visit to Cairo will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Gizeh Plateau, TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile.
Giza is another must-experience destination in Egypt and is around 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh. No trip is complete without experiencing Great Sphinx of Giza, Great Pyramid of Giza and Khufu Pyramid.