Flying from Rome to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll leave from in Rome. Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Rome to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH) out of here.
Around 3 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Rome to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport flight.
Sharm El Sheikh is one hour ahead of Rome. Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport is located in Sharm El Sheikh, which is in the UTC+2 timezone.
The most popular route is from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH), with 13 direct weekly services. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from FCO to SSH is the 6:10am Wizz Air Malta service. If a later start suits your schedule, the final departure is at 8:30pm with Air Cairo.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Rome to SSH.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in Rome
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Rome to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH) depart from this terminal.
At FCO, you can choose from various airlines that offer direct flights from Rome to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport, such as:
Most passengers prefer to fly with Wizz Air Malta between FCO and SSH.
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Rome to SSH with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between FCO and SSH include:
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Bari Karol Wojtyla Airport (BRI)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Rome, FCO can be reached in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 30 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Rome to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
78% of flights that depart Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport reach their destination on time.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Rome to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Rome Ciampino Airport and SSH:
Manchester Airport (MAN)
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
On public transport, you can travel from central Rome to CIA in around 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 14 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Rome to SSH flight? Kick back in a hotel near Rome Ciampino Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Most flights that depart Rome Ciampino Airport make it to their destination on schedule. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 85%.
About Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
Consider booking a hotel near SSH if you have a late flight from Rome to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Rome to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport flight.
Getting from Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH) to central Sharm El Sheikh
Central Sharm El Sheikh is around 14 kilometres from Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport takes around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
42 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Rome to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport. A return flight starts from 84 €. These fares may change based on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Rome to SSH, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Rome to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
December is the quietest month for flights from Rome to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH), while March is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to go to Sharm El Sheikh based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Rome to SSH plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Sharm El Sheikh to range from 27ºC (81ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Rome to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
More about Sharm El Sheikh
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Sharm El Sheikh right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Rome to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport:
Your visit to Sharm El Sheikh isn't complete without checking out the sights. Highlights that are worth your time include Shark's Bay Beach, Naama Bay and Beach.
Explore more of Egypt
Suez is just one of the many places in Egypt waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Sharm El Sheikh. Around 290 kilometres away to the northwest, its top attractions include Suez National Museum, Salam Mosque and Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque.
Any trip to Egypt isn't complete without visiting Dishnā. The old mosque in the eastern Balbrarh is among the highlights in this destination, which is about 274 kilometres southwest of Sharm El Sheikh.