Flying from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
Johannesburg and Sharm El Sheikh are both in the UTC+2 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Leave plenty of time to catch your JNB 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.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to tour a different city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Cairo International Airport is a well-known stop between JNB and SSH.
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight is 336 €. A round-trip fare is currently 525 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from JNB to SSH if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across the month and score a great deal.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Of the departures from O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to O.R. Tambo International Airport from central Johannesburg, it takes about 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 29 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near JNB. Whether you have an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
If you're coming in on a late O.R. Tambo International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near SSH:
Explore without limits with a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis, Budget or Sixt and see more of Sharm El Sheikh and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Sharm El Sheikh Airport around two weeks before your trip.
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.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
The quietest month for a flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Sharm El Sheikh based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for August if you want to visit Sharm El Sheikh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from JNB to SSH sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Egypt
You've visited Sharm El Sheikh, now it's time to discover other corners of Egypt. Travel about 386 kilometres north-west to Cairo to check off its must-visit sights. From giza pyramids to Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Giza is another well-known destination in Egypt and is around 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh. No trip is complete without dropping by Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed.
