Flying from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
Sharm El Sheikh's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Sharm El Sheikh one hour behind Istanbul.
Every week, there are 44 Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as early as possible, take the 00:10 Pegasus flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 23:30 with Pegasus.
Leave plenty of time to catch your SAW to SSH flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Getting to Sharm El Sheikh (and then exploring more of Egypt!) is a snap with Pegasus. This popular airline offers direct flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Pegasus on this route.
With 75.24% of services arriving as planned, Pegasus is the most punctual carrier offering SAW to SSH flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SAW and SSH:
Antalya Airport
Cairo International Airport
Guglielmo Marconi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight is ر.ق. 201. A return ticket right now is ر.ق. 360. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from SAW to SSH, reserve your trip five months before your departure.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, 76.93% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near SAW? If you're catching an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SSH instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Avis, Budget or Sixt and venture far and wide through Sharm El Sheikh and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Sharm El Sheikh Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
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.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Sharm El Sheikh in February.
Lock in your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for August if you want to explore Sharm El Sheikh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 27ºC and 38ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SAW to SSH in January. Average temperatures are between 11ºC and 22ºC then.
Explore more of Egypt
Sharm El Sheikh has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Egypt waiting to be discovered. Around 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh, a visit to Cairo will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Egypt, consider Giza, roughly 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh. Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed are key reasons to visit.
