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SSH Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

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Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) serves Sharm El Sheikh, about 9 km northeast of Sharm El Sheikh. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATASSH
ICAOHESH
ServesSharm El Sheikh
From centre9 km
Non-stop18
Airlines12
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Elevation44 m

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The airport in numbers

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Sharm El Sheikh International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 9.0M passengers in 2025.

Passengers / year
9.0M
as of 2025
Elevation
44 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Egyptian Airports Company
Passengers per year, 1995–2025

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh

The airport is about 9 km northeast of Sharm El Sheikh, about 20 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: No rail to Cairo airport (CAI). The Cairo Airport Shuttle bus or a taxi.

Taxi & apps: Book Uber or Careem (legal, price fixed in advance) — the recommended way. A white metered taxi as a fallback; avoid an old black taxi. Estimated fare to the centre: E£113–E£179.

Tipping: Round up; tips ('baksheesh') are common everywhere.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~20 minE£113–E£179
Private transfer~20 minfixed upfront
Car rental~20 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From SSH to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Hurghada98 km103 minE£1017–E£1615
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~E£113–E£179 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Sharm El Sheikh ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 18 destinations, operated by 12 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Egyptair · Transavia France · easyJet · Monarch Airlines · Transaero Airlines · Saudi Arabian Airlines · Marysya Airlines · Royal Jordanian · Nas Air · Turkish Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Sharm El Sheikh shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport to the centre of Sharm El Sheikh?
No rail to Cairo airport (CAI). The Cairo Airport Shuttle bus or a taxi. The airport is about 9 km northeast of Sharm El Sheikh, about 20 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh?
Roughly E£113–E£179 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport?
Book Uber or Careem (legal, price fixed in advance) — the recommended way. A white metered taxi as a fallback; avoid an old black taxi.
What's the cheapest way from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. No rail to Cairo airport (CAI). The Cairo Airport Shuttle bus or a taxi.
Can I get from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. No rail to Cairo airport (CAI). The Cairo Airport Shuttle bus or a taxi. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport?
About 18 destinations, including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Riyadh. 12 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Sharm El Sheikh International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Sharm El Sheikh International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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