Flying from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
Sharm El Sheikh is one hour ahead of Algiers and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your ALG to SSH flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Houari Boumediene Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between ALG and SSH include:
Cairo International Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
At the moment, $142 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Houari Boumediene Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $251. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ALG to SSH, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Houari Boumediene Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Landing cheap flights from ALG to SSH is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Houari Boumediene Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
Handy information about Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
Houari Boumediene Airport is about 11 miles from central Algiers. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a handy hotel close to ALG? If you've booked an early flight from Houari Boumediene Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
If you're landing on a late Houari Boumediene Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SSH:
Explore without limits with a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Avis, Budget or Sixt and experience more of Sharm El Sheikh and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Sharm El Sheikh Airport about two weeks before traveling.
Getting from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to central Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh Airport to central Sharm El Sheikh has a drive time of around 5 minutes. It's approximately 3 miles away.
It takes around 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Houari Boumediene Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Sharm El Sheikh in February.
Lock in your flight from Houari Boumediene Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for August if you'd like to visit Sharm El Sheikh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 81ºF and 100ºF.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ALG to SSH in January. Average temperatures are between 52ºF and 72ºF then.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be discovered once you've seen Sharm El Sheikh. Around 240 miles away to the north-west, top sights here include giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili.
Around 240 miles north-west of Sharm El Sheikh, Giza is another essential stop in Egypt. Experience major highlights starting with Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed.
