Flying from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Sharm El Sheikh is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Milan.
Each week, there are 33 Milano Malpensa Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flights. If you want to get going as early as possible, jump on the 06:10 Wizz Air Malta flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 19:30 with Neos.
Leave plenty of time to catch your MXP to SSH flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, so jetting to Sharm El Sheikh (and then seeing more of Egypt!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Neos on this route.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Milano Malpensa Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MXP and SSH include:
Cairo International Airport
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Currently, 37 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Milano Malpensa Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 75 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from MXP to SSH, reserve your journey two months ahead of your departure date.
January is the cheapest month for flights from Milano Malpensa 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 prices for each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MXP to SSH by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
Handy information about Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
68.23% of flights departing from Milano Malpensa Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Milano Malpensa Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Milan. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 55 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near MXP. Whether you have an early flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
If you have a late Milano Malpensa Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near SSH:
Hit the road running by picking up a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Budget or Sixt and explore beyond Sharm El Sheikh's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Sharm El Sheikh Airport around two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
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 when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Sharm El Sheikh. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Milano Malpensa 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).
January sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MXP to SSH sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Egypt
Sharm El Sheikh is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Egypt just waiting to be discovered. About 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh, a trip to Cairo will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Egypt, consider Giza, roughly 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh. Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed are among its highlights.