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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Sharm el-Sheikh

IST — SSH
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh Ophira are usually found in February or December, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

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April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£179
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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to Sharm el-Sheikh

How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Sharm el-Sheikh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

Booking 42 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Sharm el-Sheikh. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Sharm el-Sheikh?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Sharm el-Sheikh (average of £118). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Sharm el-Sheikh in August is currently the most expensive (average of £629). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IST to SSH?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Istanbul Airport to Sharm el-Sheikh in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 29% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sharm el-Sheikh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sharm el-Sheikh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Sharm el-Sheikh. Reviews last updated 12 September 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines from Istanbul Airport to Sharm el-Sheikh to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews
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Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews
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Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.
Pegasus Airlines
6.8
Okay
639 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.

Related info for your journey

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

    Sharm el-Sheikh Ophira (SSH) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh. You should not have trouble finding flights to Ophira from Istanbul; the airport handles an average of 2 inbound flights from Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Sharm el-Sheikh airport from Istanbul. It is only a 6.4 mi journey from Ophira (SSH) to Sharm el-Sheikh’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to Sharm el-Sheikh round-trip?

    Pegasus Airlines, at £67, was found to be the cheapest airline from Istanbul Airport to Sharm el-Sheikh.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Ajet and Turkish Airlines. You may be able to fly from Istanbul Airport to Sharm el-Sheikh for 58% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Sharm el-Sheikh?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Sharm el-Sheikh (average of £118). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Sharm el-Sheikh in August is currently the most expensive (average of £629). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 12 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest£67Average£143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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AjetCheapest£73Average£108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£164Average£200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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