Travelling from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
The timezone in Sharm El Sheikh is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Basel.
To ensure you get on your BSL to SSH flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like September? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BSL and SSH:
Antalya Airport
Naples International Airport
Hurghada Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight is $161. A round-trip fare right now is $366. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BSL to SSH. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BSL to SSH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
Handy information about Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL)
81% of flights departing from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from BSL.
Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Basel. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 30 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near BSL:
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Reserve a hotel close to SSH if you're catching a late Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Budget or Sixt and explore beyond Sharm El Sheikh's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Sharm El Sheikh Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to central Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh Airport to the centre of Sharm El Sheikh has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
April is the busiest month for flights from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Sharm El Sheikh in March.
Book your flight from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for August if you'd like to visit Sharm El Sheikh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 27ºC and 38ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from BSL to SSH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC and 22ºC on average.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is just one of the many places in Egypt waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Sharm El Sheikh. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Gizeh Plateau, TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile.
Giza is another favourite destination in Egypt and is around 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh. No trip is complete without seeing Great Sphinx of Giza, Great Pyramid of Giza and Khufu Pyramid.