Flying from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Sharm El Sheikh Airport is 4 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Sharm El Sheikh is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Amsterdam.
To ensure you catch your AMS to SSH flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Flying into Sharm El Sheikh (and then seeing more of Egypt!) is a snap with Transavia. This popular carrier has direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
Transavia is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between AMS and SSH include:
Naples International Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight is R 1,644. A return ticket is currently R 3,553. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book one month before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from AMS to SSH.
December is the cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from AMS to SSH.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Of all flights leaving Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 67.93% touch down on time at their destination.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is around 23 kilometres from central Amsterdam. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Sharm El Sheikh Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near AMS:
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
If you have a late Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SSH:
Follow your own route with a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Avis, Budget or Sixt and chase adventure across Sharm El Sheikh and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Sharm El Sheikh Airport around two weeks before your departure 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 5 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Sharm El Sheikh in February.
The warmest month in Sharm El Sheikh is August, with the temperature ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Sharm El Sheikh Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AMS to SSH in January. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of Egypt
Sharm El Sheikh is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Egypt waiting to be discovered. Around 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh, a trip to Cairo will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Egypt, consider Giza, roughly 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh. Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed are key highlights.
