Flying from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from King Khaled International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.
Sharm El Sheikh is one hour behind Riyadh and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Each week, there are 11 King Khaled International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flights. To be on board as soon as possible, pick the 12:30 Saudia flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 20:35 with flyadeal.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to catch your RUH to SSH flight.
Traveling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
With direct flights from King Khaled International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Sharm El Sheikh (and then other parts of Egypt) is a cinch. You can fly nonstop with:
The majority of travelers choose to fly with flyadeal on this route.
With an impressive 94.12% of services arriving as scheduled, Saudia is the most punctual carrier offering RUH to SSH flights.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RUH and SSH:
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Cairo International Airport
Bahrain International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
$82 is the best price for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. Return flights start at $190. These prices may change depending on demand.
Book five months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from RUH to SSH.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from King Khaled 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.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from RUH to SSH.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from King Khaled International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
86.76% of flights departing from King Khaled International Airport land at their destination as planned. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of RUH.
Central Riyadh to King Khaled International Airport is around 25 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Need a handy hotel near RUH? If you're catching an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Book a hotel close to SSH if you're catching a late King Khaled International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car and discover Sharm El Sheikh and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Budget and Sixt are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Sharm El Sheikh Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to central Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh Airport is approximately 3 miles from central Sharm El Sheikh. The drive time takes about 5 minutes.
It takes around 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
August is the busiest month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Sharm El Sheikh in February.
The warmest month in Sharm El Sheikh is August, with temperatures ranging between 81ºF and 100ºF. Book your flights from King Khaled International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RUH to SSH in January. Temperatures average between 52ºF and 72ºF then.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is just one of the many places in Egypt waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Sharm El Sheikh. Around 240 miles away to the north-west, its top attractions include giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili.
Giza is another favorite destination in Egypt and is around 240 miles north-west of Sharm El Sheikh. No trip is complete without visiting Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed.