Traveling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 45 minutes.
Sharm El Sheikh's timezone is UTC+2, making Sharm El Sheikh two hours ahead of Manchester.
You can choose from 11 weekly Manchester Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flights. The 08:25 departure with TUI is the earliest available. EasyJet operates the last service of the day at 14:55.
Your MAN to SSH flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Getting to Sharm El Sheikh (and then exploring more of Egypt!) is a breeze with TUI. This popular carrier has direct flights from Manchester Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
The airline most travelers prefer to fly with on this route is TUI.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Manchester Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MAN and SSH:
Antalya Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
$88 is the lowest price for a one-way Manchester Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. Return flights start from $166. These prices can change based on demand.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MAN to SSH.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from MAN to SSH.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Manchester Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
59.39% of flights leaving from Manchester Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Manchester Airport from central Manchester, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 miles from the airport to the city center.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Manchester Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to MAN:
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Consider booking a hotel near SSH if you're on a late Manchester Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car and explore Sharm El Sheikh and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Budget and Sixt are top providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Sharm El Sheikh Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to central Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh Airport is roughly 3 miles from central Sharm El Sheikh. The drive time takes around 5 minutes.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Manchester Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Sharm El Sheikh in February.
When reserving your flight from Manchester Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Sharm El Sheikh, with temperatures ranging from 81ºF to 100ºF.
Search for cheap tickets from MAN to SSH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 52ºF and 72ºF on average.
Explore more of Egypt
Sharm El Sheikh is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Egypt you should also see. About 240 miles north-west of Sharm El Sheikh, a trip to Cairo will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Egypt, head for Giza, roughly 240 miles north-west of Sharm El Sheikh. Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed are among its highlights.