Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 35 minutes.
Sharm El Sheikh's timezone is UTC+2, making Sharm El Sheikh two hours ahead of Manchester.
You can take your pick of nine weekly Manchester Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your MAN to SSH flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Manchester Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. When you're ready to start your Sharm El Sheikh adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see part of Egypt:
Most travellers choose to fly with TUI on this route.
TUI is the most punctual carrier offering MAN to SSH flights, with 75.0% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Manchester Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MAN and SSH include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Antalya Airport
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
Of the departures from Manchester Airport, 65% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Manchester Airport from central Manchester, it takes around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Manchester Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near MAN:
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Consider booking a hotel close to SSH if you're catching a late Manchester Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Budget or Sixt and explore beyond Sharm El Sheikh's main sights.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Sharm El Sheikh Airport about two weeks ahead.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
April is the most popular month for flights from Manchester Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Sharm El Sheikh in March.
Book your flight from Manchester Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for August if you want to explore Sharm El Sheikh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAN to SSH in January. Temperatures average between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of Egypt
You've done Sharm El Sheikh, now it's time to discover other corners of Egypt. Travel around 386 kilometres north-west to Cairo to tick off its leading sights. From Gizeh Plateau to TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Giza is another must-experience 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.