Flying from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Almaty Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport is 6 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Sharm El Sheikh is UTC+2, which is three hours behind Almaty.
Give yourself enough time to catch your ALA to SSH flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Sharm El Sheikh (and then discovering more of Egypt!) is a snap with Air Cairo. This popular airline offers direct flights from Almaty Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Air Cairo.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Almaty Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between ALA and SSH include:
Istanbul Airport
Antalya Airport
Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
R 3,452 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Almaty Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. Return flights start from R 7,250. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To secure cheap tickets from ALA to SSH, reserve your journey three months before your departure.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Almaty Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from ALA to SSH by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Almaty Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
Of all flights leaving Almaty Airport, 71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Almaty Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Almaty. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near ALA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Almaty Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Consider booking a hotel near SSH if you have a late Almaty Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
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 outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Sharm El Sheikh Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
April is the most popular month for flights from Almaty Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Sharm El Sheikh in March.
Lock in your flight from Almaty Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for August if you'd like to go to Sharm El Sheikh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ALA to SSH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Sharm El Sheikh. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Gizeh Plateau, TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile.
Giza is another sought-after destination in Egypt and is around 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh. No journey is complete without seeing Great Sphinx of Giza, Great Pyramid of Giza and Khufu Pyramid.
