What is the ICAO code for Sharm El Sheikh International Airport?

The ICAO code for Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is HESH.

Where is Sharm El Sheikh International Airport located?

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) is located in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.

What time zone is Sharm El Sheikh International Airport in?

The local time zone at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) is Africa/Cairo (GMT+3).

How many flights depart from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport?

About 36 scheduled departures were counted at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) when flight schedules were last measured on September 4, 2026.

How early should I arrive at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport?

For international flights, arrive at least 3 hours before departure; for domestic flights, about 2 hours.

Which airlines fly from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport?

Based on the current departures board at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH), scheduled flights are operated by Air Cairo, TUI Airways, Egyptair, Pegasus, and Aeroflot.

On which days do flights depart from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport?

As of the carrier timetable for July 27, 2026, daily flights from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport serve 10 destinations. Another 59 are available only on selected days — for example Naples on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Amman on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays, and Minsk 2 on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays.

Where can you fly nonstop from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport?

Destinations on the current departures board at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) include Cairo, Istanbul, Moscow, Milano, Manchester, and Alma-ata.

How can I see live flights at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport?

The board on this page shows arrivals and departures for Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH). It re-checks for updates while the page is open, and every board states how old its data is — busy hubs are refreshed within hours, quieter airports less often.

SSH Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

Local time

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) is an airport serving Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.

Updated 38 min ago · 28 departures on the board

01:30
SM881
Alma-ata(ALA)
On time
01:30
SM883
Astana(NQZ)
On time
04:00
VF256
Istanbul(SAW)
On time
04:05
SM943
Moscow(SVO)
On time
04:30
PC633
Istanbul(SAW)
On time
05:00
SM12
Cairo(CAI)
On time
05:40
TK699
Istanbul(IST)
On time
06:00
MS21
Cairo(CAI)
On time
08:30
SM3
Cairo(CAI)
On time
08:50
MS25
Cairo(CAI)
On time
09:15
PC631
Istanbul(SAW)
On time
09:45
SU429
Moscow(SVO)
On time
09:55
XY580
Jeddah(JED)
On time
10:00
R5816
Amman(AMM)
On time
00:35
NO4893
Milano(MXP)
Boarding
23:53
23:55
SU481
Moscow(SVO)
Departed
23:51
23:15
BY553
London(LGW)
Departed
23:50
BY719
Manchester(MAN)
Departed
23:49
23:40
U22254
Manchester(MAN)
Departed
23:30
23:15
EC3900
Milano(MXP)
Departed
23:25
23:00
SM901
St. Petersburg(LED)
Departed
23:08
23:00
SM9
Cairo(CAI)
Departed
22:50
MS29
Cairo(CAI)
Departed
22:45
22:30
W46112
Rome(FCO)
Departed
22:38
22:00
W46364
Milano(MXP)
Departed
22:28
22:15
U22612
London(LTN)
Departed
22:25
BY515
East Midlands(EMA)
Departed
22:10
21:50
BY309
Birmingham(BHX)
Departed

Where flights from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport do not go every day

Airlines fly daily to 10 destinations from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport; another 59 are served only on certain days of the week. Most destinations are reachable on Tuesday (37); fewest on Monday (23).

Destination	Departure days	Departs
Naples (NAP)EC · SM · W4	Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun	08:55 and 11 more departures that week
Amman (AMM)R5 · RJ	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun	09:00 and 8 more departures that week
Minsk 2 (MSQ)B2	Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	00:20 and 11 more departures that week
London (LGW)BY · U2	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	00:10 and 9 more departures that week
Manchester (MAN)BY · U2	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun	18:00 and 7 more departures that week
Kazan (KZN)NE · SU · SM	Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun	03:01 and 5 more departures that week
Samara (KUF)FV · NE · SM	Mon, Fri	12:45 and 4 more departures that week
Kuwait (KWI)J9 · KU	Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	14:15 / 19:00
Yekaterinburg (SVX)NE · SU	Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat	11:35 and 3 more departures that week
Ufa (UFA)FV · SM · NE	Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun	13:55 and 4 more departures that week
Birmingham (BHX)BY · U2	Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	18:55 and 4 more departures that week
Bristol (BRS)BY · U2	Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat	21:30 and 4 more departures that week
Yerevan (EVN)SM · 3F	Tue, Thu, Sun	02:05 and 4 more departures that week
Villafranca (VRN)NO	Thu, Sat, Sun	01:40 and 3 more departures that week
Amman (ADJ)RJ	Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun	11:10 / 11:40
Alma-ata (ALA)SM	Wed, Fri, Sat	01:30 / 22:15
Bologna (BLQ)NO · SM	Tue, Sat, Sun	08:30 and 3 more departures that week
Chelyabinsk (CEK)FV · SM	Tue, Thu, Fri	16:40 and 2 more departures that week
Moscow (DME)MS	Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat	17:40
Baku (GYD)J2	Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat	11:40 / 12:00

Another 39 destinations operate less often.

Carrier timetable as of July 27, 2026, for the current scheduling season. Individual charter and seasonal services may be missing or incomplete.

Driving times from the airport

Destination	By road
Naama Bay	12 km · 18 min
Nabq	10 km · 15 min
Sharks Bay	8 km · 11 min
Ras Um Sid	22 km · 28 min
Dahab	95 km · 80 min

Reference data, July 2026. Times are typical and vary with traffic; check fares before travelling.

How do I get to and from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport?

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is reached by road via taxis, ride-hailing services and private transfers; many hotels arrange shuttle buses for guests. Car rental services are available at the airport and in the city for self-drive. There is no dedicated rail link; regional and intercity buses serve the broader Sinai area, but most visitors rely on road transport for onward travel to resorts and nearby towns.

How do the terminals work at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport?

The airport has separate terminals handling international and charter flights alongside domestic services; facilities include check-in desks, security screening and passport control for international departures and arrivals. Transfers between terminals are possible on foot or via short shuttle links depending on airline and terminal usage. Allow extra time if you need to change terminals or pass through immigration and customs for international connections.

Tips for flying from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

Arrive with plenty of time for check-in and security, especially during peak tourist seasons and charter flight periods. Ensure travel documents, visas and any required health paperwork are ready for passport control. Expect basic shopping and food options but limited late-night services; dress comfortably for security screening. If traveling to resort areas, prearrange transfers or confirm taxi availability in advance to avoid delays on arrival.

Frequently asked questions

The IATA airport code for Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is SSH.