Flying from Istanbul to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Istanbul to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH). Istanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are the two main airports in Istanbul.
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 45 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Istanbul to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport flight.
Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport is located in Sharm El Sheikh. The city runs on the UTC+2 timezone and is one hour behind Istanbul.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH) is the most popular route. There are 14 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, hop on the last flight with Turkish Airlines at 9:15am. Choose the first IST to SSH departure with Turkish Airlines at 2:10am if you'd rather get going earlier.
To ensure you get on your flight from Istanbul to SSH, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Airport (IST) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH) take off from this terminal.
You can lock in a direct flight from Istanbul to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier offers services from IST.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between IST and SSH is Turkish Airlines.
IST is around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Istanbul to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these stays close to Istanbul Airport:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Prefer to leave from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)? Direct Istanbul to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH) plane tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
You can board a direct flight from Istanbul to SSH with Pegasus. This is one of the leading carriers that operates this route out of SAW.
Pegasus Airlines ranks number one in bookings on the SAW to SSH route.
Among the carriers operating flights between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport, Pegasus Airlines has the most consistent on-time performance.
You can arrive at SAW from central Istanbul in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Istanbul to SSH flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance of 68%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
About Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near SSH and be in snooze mode sooner:
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around two weeks before your Istanbul to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport flight.
Getting from Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH) to central Sharm El Sheikh
Central Sharm El Sheikh is around 14 kilometres from Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
Right now, $106 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $217. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to SSH.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH). March is when most people travel to Sharm El Sheikh. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in December.
When booking your Istanbul to SSH plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Sharm El Sheikh, with temperatures ranging from 27ºC to 38ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC and 22ºC.
More about Sharm El Sheikh
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sharm El Sheikh:
You'll find plenty of things to do in Sharm El Sheikh when you're in the mood to sightsee. Start exploring at Shark's Bay Beach followed by Naama Bay and Beach.
Explore more of Egypt
You've seen Sharm El Sheikh, now it's time to explore other parts of Egypt. Travel about 290 kilometres northwest to Suez to check off its top sights. From Suez National Museum to Salam Mosque and Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Next stop? Head for Dishnā. It's roughly 274 kilometres southwest of Sharm El Sheikh and boasts highlights like The old mosque in the eastern Balbrarh.
