Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport is 5 hours 45 minutes.
Sharm El Sheikh is two hours ahead of Edinburgh and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your EDI to SSH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Sharm El Sheikh (and then discovering more of Egypt!) is a breeze with easyJet. This popular airline has direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
EasyJet tops the list for bookings on this route.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between EDI and SSH:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Antalya Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
RM494 is currently the best price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. Return flights start at RM1,024. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from EDI to SSH, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of all flights departing from Edinburgh Airport, 73% touch down on time at their destination.
Edinburgh Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near EDI? If you're boarding an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Edinburgh Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SSH instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis, Budget or Sixt and discover more of Sharm El Sheikh and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Sharm El Sheikh Airport around two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to central Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Sharm El Sheikh. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Sharm El Sheikh. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Sharm El Sheikh is August, with the temperature ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from EDI to SSH in January. Temperatures average between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Sharm El Sheikh. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Gizeh Plateau, TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile.
If you want to check out another side of Egypt, consider Giza, roughly 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh. Great Sphinx of Giza, Great Pyramid of Giza and Khufu Pyramid are key highlights.
