63 € Cheap Flights from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo

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Find the cheapest month to fly from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo flights are currently cheapest in December.

Direct flights from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo

Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo: Alternative routes

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Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found63 €
Cheapest month to flyDecember
Average flight time1 hr, 4 mins
Most popular airlineAir Cairo
Average flights per week122

Finding cheap flights from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo is 63 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 4 minutes is the average flight time from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo.
Air Cairo, EgyptAir and Etihad Airways fly direct from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo.
As of August 2025, there are 122 flights per week flying from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo.
The cheapest month to fly from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo is usually December.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Cairo Airport on Wednesday, 31 December 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 4 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cairo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cairo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, EgyptAir offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cairo.

Flying from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know

  • Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Cairo International Airport.

  • Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Sharm El Sheikh.

  • Flights from SSH to CAI start at 04:40 — the earliest with EgyptAir. The last departure is at 23:05 with EgyptAir. Overall, you can take your pick of 83 weekly Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Cairo International Airport flights.

  • To ensure you catch your SSH to CAI flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • During popular months like August, it's a good idea 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 whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.

  • You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Cairo International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Cairo holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this memorable corner of Egypt:

  • The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is EgyptAir.

  • The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for SSH to CAI flights is EgyptAir.

  • If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Cairo International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SSH and CAI:

    • King Abdulaziz International Airport

    • Hurghada International Airport

    • Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)

  • 28 € is the lowest price for a one-way Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 63 €. These prices may change depending on availability.

  • Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SSH to CAI.

  • Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Cairo International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from SSH to CAI by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Cairo International Airport.

Handy information about Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)

  • Of the departures from Sharm El Sheikh Airport, 65.11% touch down on time at their destination.

  • Sharm El Sheikh Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Sharm El Sheikh. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.

  • Need a convenient hotel close to SSH? If you've booked an early flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Cairo International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)

  • If you're arriving on a late Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Cairo International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near CAI:

  • Grab a Cairo International Airport rental car and explore Cairo and beyond with your own wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are leading providers to choose from here.

  • To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Cairo International Airport around one week ahead.

Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo

  • From Cairo International Airport, Cairo is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • It takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Cairo International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Cairo in April.

  • When booking your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Cairo International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SSH to CAI around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Egypt

  • Cairo has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Egypt just waiting to be discovered. Around 177 kilometres north-west of Cairo, a visit to Alexandria will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar.

  • Around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another essential stop in Egypt. No visit is complete without checking out Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.

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