Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 20 minutes.
Sharm El Sheikh's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Sharm El Sheikh two hours ahead of London.
There are 15 London Gatwick Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flights each week to choose from.
Your LGW to SSH flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
There are plenty of direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport to choose from. When planning your Sharm El Sheikh trip, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this exciting corner of Egypt:
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is easyJet.
With a reliable 90.32% of services arriving on schedule, TUI has the best on-time performance for LGW to SSH flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LGW and SSH:
Istanbul Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
Bologna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight is R 1,231. A return fare right now is R 2,287. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from LGW to SSH, reserve your journey six months before your planned departure.
Organise your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from LGW land on schedule 82% of the time.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near LGW. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
If you're getting in on a late London Gatwick Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near SSH:
Explore without limits with a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis, Budget or Sixt and venture far and wide through Sharm El Sheikh and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Sharm El Sheikh Airport about two weeks in advance.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Sharm El Sheikh. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for August if you'd like to go to Sharm El Sheikh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LGW 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
Sharm El Sheikh has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Egypt waiting to be discovered. About 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh, a visit to Cairo will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Gizeh Plateau, TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile.
Giza is another well-known destination in Egypt and is around 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh. No journey is complete without a visit to Great Sphinx of Giza, Great Pyramid of Giza and Khufu Pyramid.
