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

Most people fly into Sharm el-Sheikh Ophira (SSH) if they book a flight to Sharm el-Sheikh. Ophira is conveniently located just 10,2 km from Sharm el-Sheikh’s city centre.

Can I find cheaper flights to Sharm el-Sheikh if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Sharm el-Sheikh on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Sharm el-Sheikh?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Egyptair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sharm el-Sheikh.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Sharm el-Sheikh?

Sharm el-Sheikh Ophira is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sharm el-Sheikh. One-way flights to Sharm el-Sheikh Ophira typically cost R662, while return flights cost around R1 382.

How much is a return flight to Sharm el-Sheikh?

A return flight to Sharm el-Sheikh will typically cost around R157, however they can be found for as little as R80.

Does Sharm el-Sheikh Ophira have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Sharm el-Sheikh Ophira can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Sharm el-Sheikh Ophira?

Yes. Sharm el-Sheikh Ophira has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Seahorase Hotel is the closest property to Sharm el-Sheikh Ophira (0,0 km away from Sharm el-Sheikh Ophira).

R6 591+ Cheap Flights to Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt

Flights to Sharm el-Sheikh in 2025

Return from	R11 101
One-way from	R6 591
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R10 702

Egyptair
16/3-19/3
2 total stops
51h 20m total
Johannesburg to Sharm el-Sheikh

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27h 15m total
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Thu 30/1010:10JNB - SSH

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Deal found 19/10R18 248

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1 stop29h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 19/10R24 804

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Mon 16/321:45JNB - SSH

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1 stop25h 30mEgyptair

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Thu 30/1010:10JNB - SSH

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1 stop32h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/10R18 248

Thu 30/1019:10JNB - SSH

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Thu 6/114:55SSH - JNB

1 stop29h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 19/10R24 804

Sun 15/31:35JNB - SSH

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Thu 19/316:35SSH - JNB

2 stops23h 15mSAUDIA

Deal found 17/10R30 094

Last-minute flights to Sharm el-Sheikh
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2 stops36h 00mLufthansa

Deal found 19/10R17 953

Thu 30/1022:20JNB - SSH

2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1122:35SSH - JNB

1 stop32h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/10R18 248

Thu 30/1019:10JNB - SSH

1 stop32h 50mTurkish Airlines

Thu 6/114:55SSH - JNB

1 stop29h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 19/10R24 804

One-way flights to Sharm el-Sheikh
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Mon 1/1220:20JNB - SSH

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JohannesburgSharm el-Sheikh

JNB - SSH

JNBSSH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

21:45-23:35

1 stop25h 50m

Sharm el-Sheikh Ophira

Thu 19/3

5:40-7:10

1 stop25h 30m

R11 101

JohannesburgSharm el-Sheikh

JNB - SSH

JNBSSH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

10:10-19:10

2 stops32h 00m

Sharm el-Sheikh Ophira

Fri 7/11

19:05-7:05

2 stops36h 00m

R17 953

JohannesburgSharm el-Sheikh

JNB - SSH

JNBSSH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

22:20-22:50

2 stops23h 30m

Sharm el-Sheikh Ophira

Fri 7/11

22:35-7:10

1 stop32h 35m

R18 248

JohannesburgSharm el-Sheikh

JNB - SSH

JNBSSH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

19:10-5:00

1 stop32h 50m

Sharm el-Sheikh Ophira

Thu 6/11

4:55-10:50

1 stop29h 55m

R24 804

JohannesburgSharm el-Sheikh

JNB - SSH

JNBSSH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

1:35-15:10

2 stops37h 35m

Sharm el-Sheikh Ophira

Thu 19/3

16:35-15:50

2 stops23h 15m

R30 094

JohannesburgSharm el-Sheikh

JNB - SSH

JNBSSH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

20:20-23:35

2 stops27h 15m

R6 591

JohannesburgSharm el-Sheikh

JNB - SSH

JNBSSH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

1:35-15:10

2 stops37h 35m

R11 153

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When is the best time to book a flight to Sharm el-Sheikh?

The best time to book flights to Sharm el-Sheikh is 28 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Sharm el-Sheikh?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Sharm el-Sheikh takes 32 hours 0 minutes. Flights to Sharm el-Sheikh from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Sharm el-Sheikh?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Sharm el-Sheikh are Egyptair and Turkish Airlines.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sharm el-Sheikh?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Sharm el-Sheikh are Egyptair and Turkish Airlines.

Rainfall in Sharm el-Sheikh by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sharm el-Sheikh ranges from 0.0 - 3.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Sharm el-Sheikh when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Sharm el-Sheikh by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sharm el-Sheikh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sharm el-Sheikh

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Turkish Airlines and Egyptair to Egypt by reading reviews from past customers. 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

4 022 reviews

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1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Oct 2024

ATH - IST

Check-in line took us 1 and half hour. Why not offer online check-in like most airlines do?

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

4 022 reviews

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

4 022 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Oct 2024

ATH - IST

Check-in line took us 1 and half hour. Why not offer online check-in like most airlines do?

Egyptair

6,5

Okay

374 reviews

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

4 022 reviews

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1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Oct 2024

ATH - IST

Check-in line took us 1 and half hour. Why not offer online check-in like most airlines do?

FAQs about flying to Sharm el-Sheikh

What airport do you fly into for flights to Sharm el-Sheikh?
Most people fly into Sharm el-Sheikh Ophira (SSH) if they book a flight to Sharm el-Sheikh. Ophira is conveniently located just 10,2 km from Sharm el-Sheikh’s city centre.
Can I find cheaper flights to Sharm el-Sheikh if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Sharm el-Sheikh on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Sharm el-Sheikh?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Egyptair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sharm el-Sheikh.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Sharm el-Sheikh?
Sharm el-Sheikh Ophira is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sharm el-Sheikh. One-way flights to Sharm el-Sheikh Ophira typically cost R662, while return flights cost around R1 382.
How much is a return flight to Sharm el-Sheikh?
A return flight to Sharm el-Sheikh will typically cost around R157, however they can be found for as little as R80.
Does Sharm el-Sheikh Ophira have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Sharm el-Sheikh Ophira can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Sharm el-Sheikh Ophira?
Yes. Sharm el-Sheikh Ophira has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Seahorase Hotel is the closest property to Sharm el-Sheikh Ophira (0,0 km away from Sharm el-Sheikh Ophira).

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Reviews of airlines servicing Sharm el-Sheikh

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FAQs about flying to Sharm el-Sheikh

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

Can I find cheaper flights to Sharm el-Sheikh if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Sharm el-Sheikh?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Sharm el-Sheikh?

How much is a return flight to Sharm el-Sheikh?

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