Flying from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
Sharm El Sheikh is one hour behind Istanbul and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Take your pick of 17 weekly Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flights. The 00:05 departure with Pegasus is the earliest available. AJet operates the latest service of the day at 23:40.
To ensure you catch your SAW to SSH flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Sharm El Sheikh (and then seeing more of Egypt!) is easy with AJet. This popular airline has direct flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
AJet tops the list for bookings on this route.
Pegasus Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers SAW to SSH flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SAW and SSH:
Cairo Airport
Antalya Airport
Bologna International Airport
Handy information about Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
68% of flights that take off from Istanbul Sabiha Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Istanbul to Istanbul Sabiha Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 40 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to SAW? If you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Consider booking a hotel near SSH if you're catching a late Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
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 leading providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Sharm El Sheikh Airport around two weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
The quietest month for a flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport is March, while April is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Sharm El Sheikh based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Sharm El Sheikh is August, with the temperature ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from SAW to SSH in January if you like 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 plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Egypt just waiting to be explored. Around 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh, a trip to Cairo will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Gizeh Plateau, TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile.
Giza is another standout destination in Egypt and is around 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh. No trip is complete without a visit to Great Sphinx of Giza, Great Pyramid of Giza and Khufu Pyramid.
