Question 1

How long is the flight from Cairo to Sharm el-Sheikh?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight from Cairo to Sharm el-Sheikh typically takes around 1 hour 30 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, you should allow more time. Typical one-stop journeys take around 9 hours 5 minutes. For the quickest journey, a direct flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there direct flights from Cairo to Sharm el-Sheikh?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are direct flights from Cairo to Sharm el-Sheikh, with an average of around 4 to 5 flights per day, operated by, among others, Air Cairo, Egyptair and AlMasria Airlines. If you want to travel without a stopover, it is worth filtering specifically for direct flights when searching.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from Cairo to Sharm el-Sheikh?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Cairo to Sharm el-Sheikh are operated by, among others, Air Cairo, Egyptair and AlMasria Airlines. There are also connecting flights with one stop, for example with Saudia (via Jeddah, Riyadh) and AJet (via Istanbul - Sabiha Gökcen). If a short travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there direct flights from Cairo to Sharm el-Sheikh?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Cairo to Sharm el-Sheikh operate daily. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day has no direct service, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from Cairo to Sharm el-Sheikh?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Cairo to Sharm el-Sheikh there are on average around 4 to 5 flights per day. The number of services can vary by day of the week and season. If you are flexible with your dates, it is worth comparing several departure days.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from Cairo to Sharm el-Sheikh?

Accepted Answer

From Cairo to Sharm el-Sheikh there are around 32 to 33 flights per week. This means you usually have suitable connections to choose from on several days and at various times. As well as price, it is worth comparing flight duration, airline and any potential additional charges.

Question 7

When does the first flight from Cairo to Sharm el-Sheikh depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest direct flight from Cairo to Sharm el-Sheikh usually departs at 00:30. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are particularly useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in Sharm el-Sheikh.

Question 8

When does the last flight from Cairo to Sharm el-Sheikh depart?

Accepted Answer

The last direct flight from Cairo to Sharm el-Sheikh usually departs at 23:30. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a direct flight, as a connecting service could push the arrival time significantly later.

Question 9

Which airline is most commonly chosen for flights from Cairo to Sharm el-Sheikh?

Accepted Answer

For flights from Cairo to Sharm el-Sheikh, offers from Aegean Airlines, Egyptair and Jordan Aviation are chosen most frequently. This reflects which airlines have been particularly popular with users on this route over the past year. Whether an airline suits you also depends on price, flight times, baggage and possible stopovers.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Cairo Sharm el-Sheikh	Outbound 08/08/26 direct SM0002 01h 30min	Return 15/08/26 direct SM0009 01h 30min	Air Cairo		£116
Best option Cairo Sharm el-Sheikh	Outbound 01/12/26 direct MS0028 01h 00min	Return 08/12/26 direct MS0025 01h 00min	Egyptair	?	£190
Cairo Sharm el-Sheikh	Outbound 14/11/26 direct SM0002 01h 30min	Return 22/11/26 direct SM0009 01h 30min	Air Cairo	?	£126
Cairo Sharm el-Sheikh	Outbound 27/07/26 direct SM0002 01h 30min	Return 22/08/26 direct SM0009 01h 30min	Air Cairo		£125
Cairo Sharm el-Sheikh	Outbound 15/10/26 direct NP0051 01h 05min	Return 11/11/26 direct SM0005 01h 30min	Nile Air		£154
Cairo Sharm el-Sheikh	Outbound 16/10/26 direct NP0051 01h 05min	Return 25/10/26 direct SM0007 01h 30min	Nile Air		£152
Cairo Sharm el-Sheikh	Outbound 15/10/26 direct NP0051 01h 05min	Return 11/11/26 direct SM0007 01h 30min	Nile Air		£159
Cairo Sharm el-Sheikh	Outbound 16/10/26 direct NP0051 01h 05min	Return 25/10/26 direct SM0007 01h 30min	Nile Air		£162
Cairo Sharm el-Sheikh	Outbound 16/10/26 direct NP0051 01h 05min	Return 25/10/26 direct SM0005 01h 30min	Nile Air	?	£164
Cairo Sharm el-Sheikh	Outbound 16/10/26 direct NP0051 01h 05min	Return 25/10/26 direct SM0005 01h 30min	Nile Air		£177

Outbound and return from	£ 115,80
Flight duration	min. 01:00 / max. 01:05
Return flight duration	min. 01:00/ max. 01:05
Distance	376 km
Flights per week	49
Departure airport	Airport Cairo (CAI)
Departure country	Flights from Egypt
Arrival airport	Airport Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH)
Destination country	Flights to Egypt
Departure country - Arrival airport	Egypt - Sharm el-Sheikh
Departure airport - Destination country	Cairo - Egypt

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