Travelling from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport is 3 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Sharm El Sheikh is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Rome.
Take your pick of 16 weekly Rome Fiumicino Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flights. The 06:10 departure with Wizz Air Malta is the earliest you can take. Air Cairo operates the last service of the day at 20:30.
Your FCO to SSH flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Sharm El Sheikh adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this memorable corner of Egypt:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Wizz Air Malta on this route.
With a reliable 91.67% of services arriving as scheduled, Neos is the most punctual carrier for FCO to SSH flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. These are the top stopovers between FCO and SSH:
Cairo Airport
Catania Fontanarossa Airport
Bari Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Currently, 40 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Rome Fiumicino Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 92 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from FCO to SSH, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from FCO to SSH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
Handy information about Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Of all flights departing from Rome Fiumicino Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Rome Fiumicino Airport from central Rome, it takes about 40 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 30 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near FCO? If you're catching an early flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Rome Fiumicino Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SSH instead:
Follow your own route with a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Budget or Sixt and chase adventure across Sharm El Sheikh and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Sharm El Sheikh Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to central Sharm El Sheikh
From Sharm El Sheikh Airport, Sharm El Sheikh is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Sharm El Sheikh. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Sharm El Sheikh, with the temperature ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FCO to SSH in January. Temperatures average between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of Egypt
You've seen Sharm El Sheikh, now it's time to discover more of Egypt. Journey around 386 kilometres north-west to Cairo to tick off its top sights. From Gizeh Plateau to TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Giza is another well-known destination in Egypt and is around 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh. No journey is complete without dropping by Great Sphinx of Giza, Great Pyramid of Giza and Khufu Pyramid.