Flying from Dubai to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): What you need to know
Dubai is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for booking a flight from Dubai to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) departing from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
Sharm El Sheikh is two hours behind Dubai. Sharm El Sheikh Airport is located in Sharm El Sheikh, which follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Dubai to SSH.
With more travellers during peak seasons, aim to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Dubai to SSH. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Dubai Airport (DXB). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these airports:
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Dubai, DXB can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Dubai Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Dubai to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
74.31% of flights that depart Dubai Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
You can reach DWC from central Dubai in approximately 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport the day before your Dubai to SSH flight:
56.64% of flights leaving Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Dubai to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near SSH:
Go where the road takes you 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.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Dubai to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight.
Getting from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to central Sharm El Sheikh
Central Sharm El Sheikh is around 5 kilometres from Sharm El Sheikh Airport and takes about 5 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, cab or ride-share.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
104 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. Return flights start from 236 €. These fares can change based on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Dubai to SSH, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Dubai to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Dubai to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH). August is when most people travel to Sharm El Sheikh. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in February.
Book a Dubai to SSH plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Sharm El Sheikh to range from 27ºC (81ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Dubai to Sharm El Sheikh Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
More about Sharm El Sheikh
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Sharm El Sheikh right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Dubai to Sharm El Sheikh Airport:
Shark's Bay Beach and Коралловый риф (coral reef) are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Sharm El Sheikh travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Naama Bay.
Explore more of Egypt
Sharm El Sheikh has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Egypt you'll want to see. Around 290 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh, a visit to Suez will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Ali Ibn Abi Taleb Mosque, Fatima Zahra Mosque and Suez National Museum.
Dishnā is another well-known destination in Egypt and is around 274 kilometres south-west of Sharm El Sheikh. No trip is complete without seeing قرية الحمدية Al hamdiah, المسجد العمري and نادي العائلات بالعزازية.
