Flying from Hurghada International Airport (HRG) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
Around 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Hurghada International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh share the same timezone, UTC+2.
Flights from HRG to SSH start from 07:00 — the first with Air Cairo. The latest departure is at 16:10 with TUIfly Netherlands. In total, you can choose from 16 weekly Hurghada International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your HRG to SSH flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Hurghada International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, so jetting to Sharm El Sheikh (and then exploring more of Egypt!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of travelers choose to travel with Neos on this route.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hurghada International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HRG and SSH:
Cairo International Airport
Borg El Arab Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hurghada International Airport (HRG) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Hurghada International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight is $66. A return ticket right now is $134. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from HRG to SSH by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Hurghada International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Hurghada International Airport, 59.22% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Hurghada International Airport is about 8 miles from central Hurghada. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching an early flight from Hurghada International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near HRG:
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
If you're arriving on a late Hurghada International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near SSH:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Budget or Sixt and explore beyond Sharm El Sheikh's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle from Sharm El Sheikh Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
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 5 minutes to reach the center by car.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Hurghada International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Sharm El Sheikh. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Hurghada International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for August if you want to visit Sharm El Sheikh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 81ºF and 100ºF.
January sees average temperatures of between 52ºF and 72ºF. Search for cheap tickets from HRG to SSH around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Egypt
Sharm El Sheikh has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Egypt just waiting to be discovered. About 240 miles north-west of Sharm El Sheikh, a trip to Cairo will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili.
Giza is another well-known destination in Egypt and is around 240 miles north-west of Sharm El Sheikh. No trip is complete without seeing Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed.