Flying from Rome to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Rome. Check out your options leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) when booking your flight from Rome to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH).
The average length of a direct flight from Rome to Sharm El Sheikh Airport is 3 hours 52 minutes.
Sharm El Sheikh is 1 hour ahead of Rome. Sharm El Sheikh Airport is located in Sharm El Sheikh, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) is the most popular route. There are 72 direct flights a week to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, hop on the last flight with Air Cairo at 20:30. Choose the first FCO to SSH departure operated by Wizz Air Malta at 05:50 if you want to get going earlier.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Rome to SSH. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Take the express route from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Nonstop flights from Rome to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) are available from here.
At FCO, you can choose from various airlines offering direct flights from Rome to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, including:
We make it a breeze to book a flight from Rome to SSH with a stopover. To see all your options departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between FCO and SSH include:
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Palese Airport (BRI)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
FCO is about 20 miles from central Rome. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveler tool will show you the fastest route and available public transport options.
Want a convenient hotel close to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Rome to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Searching for more options for a direct flight from Rome to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)? Browse the fares jetting out of Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
When departing from CIA, you can pick from a range of airlines that offer direct flights from Rome to SSH. Cruise at 30,000 feet with these leading carriers:
Break up your flight from Rome to Sharm El Sheikh Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport and SSH include:
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
You can arrive at CIA from the center of Rome in about 42 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 39 minutes to cover the 11 miles or so.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before catching your flight from Rome to SSH? Check in to a hotel near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport before your adventure officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
About Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Rome to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near SSH:
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 get to the center driving.
It typically takes 51 minutes to get there by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Sharm El Sheikh Airport is $53. The cheapest price for a return flight is $102. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 8 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from Rome to SSH.
To snag the best deal on your tickets from Rome to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, schedule your trip for May (it's when flights are cheapest). Not locked into specific dates? Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Rome to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Sharm El Sheikh in February when it's quieter.
When booking your flight from Rome to SSH, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Sharm El Sheikh, with temperatures ranging from 81ºF to 100ºF.
January has average temperatures of between 52ºF and 72ºF. Look for cheap flights from Rome to Sharm El Sheikh Airport sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Sharm El Sheikh
Once you've booked your flight from Rome to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sharm El Sheikh:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Naama Bay, Soho Square Dancing Fountain and Sharm El Sheikh Museum are top sights which should be on any good Sharm El Sheikh itinerary.
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