Travelling from Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport is 3 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Sharm El Sheikh is UTC+2, which is two hours behind Baku.
Flights from GYD to SSH start at 07:10 — the earliest with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines. The last service of the day is at 07:50 with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines. Overall, you can choose from three weekly Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your GYD to SSH flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Azerbaijan Airlines offers direct flights from Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Sharm El Sheikh — and maybe even more of Egypt if time allows.
Most travellers choose to travel with Azerbaijan Airlines on this route.
With a reliable 94.12% of services arriving as scheduled, Azerbaijan Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering GYD to SSH flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between GYD and SSH include:
Istanbul Airport
Riyadh Airport
Kuwait Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight is R 1,693. A return ticket right now is R 3,739. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from GYD to SSH, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from GYD to SSH.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
Handy information about Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from GYD arrive at their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Baku. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near GYD:
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
If you're coming in on a late Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near SSH:
Grab a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car and discover Sharm El Sheikh and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Budget and Sixt are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Sharm El Sheikh Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to central Sharm El Sheikh
From Sharm El Sheikh Airport, Sharm El Sheikh is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It typically takes 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Sharm El Sheikh. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Sharm El Sheikh is August, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your flights from Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from GYD to SSH sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is just one of the many places in Egypt waiting to be explored after you've experienced Sharm El Sheikh. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Gizeh Plateau, TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile.
If you want to check out another corner of Egypt, head for Giza, roughly 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh. Great Sphinx of Giza, Great Pyramid of Giza and Khufu Pyramid are among the biggest draws.
