Flying from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from London Stansted Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 15 minutes.
Sharm El Sheikh's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Sharm El Sheikh two hours ahead of London.
To ensure you get on your STN to SSH flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
TUI offers direct flights from London Stansted Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Sharm El Sheikh — and maybe even more of Egypt if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to travel with TUI on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for STN to SSH flights is TUI.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Stansted Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between STN and SSH:
Milan Malpensa Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Catania Fontanarossa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
68 € is currently the best price for a one-way London Stansted Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. Return flights start from 147 €. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
It's often best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from STN to SSH. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from London Stansted Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about London Stansted Airport (STN)
London Stansted Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from STN land at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
Central London to London Stansted Airport is approximately 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from London Stansted Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near STN:
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
If you're arriving on a late London Stansted Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near SSH:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Budget or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of Sharm El Sheikh and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Sharm El Sheikh Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
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 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from London Stansted Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Sharm El Sheikh. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from London Stansted Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for August if you want to visit Sharm El Sheikh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from STN to SSH in January. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of Egypt
You've done Sharm El Sheikh, now it's time to discover other parts of Egypt. Journey about 386 kilometres north-west to Cairo to tick off its popular sights. From Gizeh Plateau to TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Egypt, consider Giza, roughly 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh. Great Sphinx of Giza, Great Pyramid of Giza and Khufu Pyramid are key highlights.