Flying from Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH) to London: what you need to know
The timezone in London is UTC+0. The city is two hours behind Sharm El Sheikh, where Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport is located.
Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is the most popular route. When looking for your flight, you can select from 16 services a week between SSH and LGW.
To avoid rushing for your SSH to London flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as March. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Start your trip at SSH and head straight to London without layovers. When booking a direct Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport to London ticket, here's where your plane could land:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Stansted Airport (STN)
London Luton Airport (LTN)
You'll find a good selection of airlines that offer direct flights from Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport to London, such as:
We make it easy to book plane tickets from SSH to London with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
SSH is around 3 kilometres from central Sharm El Sheikh. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport to London? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to SSH:
When it comes to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport's on-time performance, 72% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH) to London
51 € is currently the best price for a one-way Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport to London flight. A return plane ticket starts at 129 €. These fares may change depending on demand.
Book nine months before travelling. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from SSH to London.
February is the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport to London tickets. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SSH to London by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport to London.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to the centre of London takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 24 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to LHR if you're coming in on a late flight from Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport to London. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from London Heathrow Airport about one week before your flight from SSH to London.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Once your flight from Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport to London has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central London is roughly 48 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
If you choose to travel on public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so.
You'll find some comfortable places ready to welcome you near LGW. Unwind and get cosy after your SSH to London flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Snap up the best price by reserving your ride from LGW three weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Set your sights on the city centre after your flight from Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport to London has landed. Central London is around 56 kilometres from London Stansted Airport (STN) and takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to reach by car.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 45 minutes.
Enjoy an unhurried start to your trip by choosing a hotel near STN after your SSH to London flight. Unwind after a day of travel or just take a moment to get your footing in a new city at:
If you're looking for a specific kind of vehicle, lock in your ride from STN around four weeks before your flight from Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport to London. This gives you a better shot at getting the car you prefer, as well as a better deal.
Best time to go to London
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport to London. July is the most popular month for a trip to London. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport to London plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from SSH to London around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about London
Start your London trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport to London, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Westminster Abbey and The British Museum are just a couple of the leading attractions to add to your London itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Big Ben.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of London. Around 257 kilometres away to the northwest, popular attractions include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Birmingham is another sought-after destination in the United Kingdom and is around 161 kilometres northwest of London. No trip is complete without visiting Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.