Traveling from Chicago to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Chicago. Explore your options departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) when booking your flight from Chicago to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH).
Sharm El Sheikh Airport is located in Sharm El Sheikh. The city operates in the UTC+2 timezone and is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.
To ensure you get on your flight from Chicago to SSH, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Going away during a peak time like August? Popular seasons (like summer, Christmas and New Year) can add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Chicago to SSH. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
ORD is about 25 miles from the center of Chicago. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will show you the fastest route and your public transport options.
Need a convenient hotel near O'Hare International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Break up your flight from Chicago to Sharm El Sheikh Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Top stopovers between Chicago Midway International Airport and SSH are:
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
MDW is around 12 miles from central Chicago. It'll take 21 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 46 minutes.
Start your vacation sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Chicago to SSH, stay in one of these hotels close to Chicago Midway International Airport:
About Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Book a hotel near SSH if you're taking a late flight from Chicago to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to central Sharm El Sheikh
From Sharm El Sheikh Airport, Sharm El Sheikh is approximately 3 miles away. It takes around 7 minutes to reach the center driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 51 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Sharm El Sheikh Airport is $468. The cheapest price for a return flight is $735. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from Chicago to SSH if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your ticket from Chicago to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Chicago to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. Simply enter your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
The best time to fly from Chicago to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
August is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Chicago to Sharm El Sheikh Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Sharm El Sheikh, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Sharm El Sheikh. August is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Chicago to SSH during then and you can expect temperatures of between 81ºF and 100ºF.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Chicago to Sharm El Sheikh Airport in January when temperatures average between 52ºF and 72ºF.
More about Sharm El Sheikh
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Sharm El Sheikh right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Chicago to Sharm El Sheikh Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Naama Bay, Soho Square Dancing Fountain and Sharm El Sheikh Museum are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Sharm El Sheikh itinerary.
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