Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
The timezone in Sharm El Sheikh is UTC+2, which is nine hours behind Melbourne.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your MEL to SSH flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight is 746 €. A round-trip fare is currently 1.239 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MEL to SSH if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from MEL to SSH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near MEL? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Reserve a hotel near SSH if you're on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Budget or Sixt and find adventure across Sharm El Sheikh and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Sharm El Sheikh Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to central Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Sharm El Sheikh. The drive time takes about 5 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Sharm El Sheikh. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Sharm El Sheikh is August, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEL to SSH in January. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of Egypt
Sharm El Sheikh has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Egypt you should also see. Around 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh, a trip to Cairo will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Egypt, consider Giza, roughly 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh. Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed are key reasons to visit.
