Cheap flights to Sharm el-Sheikh

Peak Season:

The peak season in Sharm el-Sheikh is long due to the great weather, running from April to October time so secure your flight tickets early to save money. Book your flights to Sharm el-Sheikh for July time to experience the annual International Shopping and Tourism Festival. You can make great savings as hotels, shops and restaurants all give discounts to encourage more tourists. June to August can be quite unbearable with the heat however the breeze coming off the coasts helps keep you cool. The season calms down around September to October and from March to May, making it an ideal time to find cheap flights to Sharm el-Sheikh. The temperatures still maintain their heat but you’ll find the beaches a lot more peaceful with less crowds. Book your flights to Sharm el-Sheikh in April and head to the International Camel Competition to witness and quirky alternative to horse racing. You’ll find some of the best camels there ready to win the title of the ‘Fastest camel in the whole of Sinai’.

Off season:

You can find cheap flights to Sharm el-Sheikh from November to February, and whilst the temperatures are still warm, rain is common during the months. The weather tends to be a lot more bearable than the summer months so many tourists have begun booking cheap flights to Sharm el-Sheikh then to save money on their flight tickets.

How long is the flight to Sharm el-Sheikh?

Flights from London (All airports) to Sharm el-Sheikh – 5 hours 20 minutes

Flights from Manchester to Sharm el-Sheikh – 5 hours 35 minutes

Flights from Birmingham to Sharm el-Sheikh – 5 hours 20 minutes

Flights from Glasgow to Sharm el-Sheikh – 5 hours 45 minutes

Which airlines operate flights to Sharm el-Sheikh?

Monarch, easyJet, British Airways and Thomas Cook all operate flights to Sharm el-Sheikh throughout the week, and the prices aren’t too bad. Monarch is a comfortable airline to fly with although they aren’t the cheapest option, although they are cheaper than British Airways for checked in baggage with prices starting at around £17.00. British Airways do provide complimentary food and drink on their flights to Sharm el-Sheikh though which can more than compensate for the extra baggage costs.

How to get from the airport to the city centre?

The airport is just 18km North-East of the city, and there are three options to get you from there to the city to start your vacation. You can choose to get a taxi to your hotel or any part of the neighbourhood, or anywhere for that matter. Make sure to agree on a price before you get in to save yourself the hassle of being overcharged. It’s also a good idea to speak to a few different drivers and make out you have other potential options to give yourself a better chance of haggling and agreeing a good price. There are minibuses you can get from outside of Terminal 1, pay as you get onboard and just tell the driver where you wish to be dropped off as there are no bus stops along the route. Finally you can rent a car although this isn’t a great idea unless you are familiar with driving around Egypt. The airport is only 15 minutes away by car so if you’re not planning to explore further your best bet is either the bus or taxi.

What is good to know if travelling to Sharm el-Sheikh?

 Whilst you’re there, take a visit to Sharks Bay and go scuba diving amidst some of the most beautiful reefs that have ever been found, anywhere in the world!

 Sharm el-Sheikh also offers a variety of amazing water sports to keep you entertained whilst in the sea.

Sharm el-Sheikh airport overview

The gateway to Egypt’s most popular holiday resorts, Sharm El Sheikh Airport, also known as Ophira Airport, is very busy during holiday season, when budget carriers like bmi and Thomas Cook bring hundreds of thousands of holidaymakers from Europe to the resorts of Sharm El Sheikh Airport and Dahab.

The airport has gradually been modernised over the past decade, with the modern Terminal 2 building absorbing much of the old Terminal 1 building’s traffic. Although there are steady complaints about luggage theft and dirty facilities, the small airport manages to process more than seven million passengers a year, making it Egypt’s second-busiest airport, just behind Cairo.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Sharm el-Sheikh?

Travelers will need to book flights to Ophira (SSH) if they wish to fly to Sharm el-Sheikh. The Sharm el-Sheikh airport is 6.4 mi from the city center.