Flying from Tenerife to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): What you need to know
There are two main airports where your trip can begin in Tenerife. Explore your options leaving from Tenerife North Airport (TFN) or Tenerife South Airport (TFS) when planning your flight from Tenerife to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH).
Sharm El Sheikh Airport is located in Sharm El Sheikh. The city operates on the UTC+2 timezone and is two hours ahead of Tenerife.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Tenerife to SSH. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
In peak travel periods, expect longer queues and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
The journey from central Tenerife to TFN takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Tenerife to Sharm El Sheikh Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays near Tenerife North Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Tenerife North Airport, 75.81% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
TFS is about 64 kilometres from central Tenerife. It takes 45 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your Tenerife to SSH flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Tenerife South Airport:
Tenerife South Airport has an on-time performance rate of 64.91%. This figure highlights how often flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on time.
About Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Reserve a hotel near SSH if you have a late flight from Tenerife to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. Check in to one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
Pick up a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car and explore Sharm El Sheikh and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Budget and Sixt are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle around two weeks before your Tenerife to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight.
Getting from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to central Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh Airport is around 5 kilometres from the centre of Sharm El Sheikh. It takes around 5 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tenerife to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
At the moment, 81 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tenerife to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 153 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Tenerife to SSH. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Tenerife to Sharm El Sheikh Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Tenerife to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Tenerife to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH). Plan your visit to Sharm El Sheikh in February for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Sharm El Sheikh is August, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Book your Tenerife to SSH plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Tenerife to Sharm El Sheikh Airport in January if you like travelling 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 looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Sharm El Sheikh right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Tenerife to Sharm El Sheikh Airport:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Shark's Bay Beach, Коралловый риф (coral reef) and Naama Bay are attractions you won't want to skip in Sharm El Sheikh.
Explore more of Egypt
Sharm El Sheikh will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Egypt just waiting to be explored. Around 290 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh, a visit to Suez will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Ali Ibn Abi Taleb Mosque, Fatima Zahra Mosque and Suez National Museum.
Dishnā is another sought-after destination in Egypt and is around 274 kilometres south-west of Sharm El Sheikh. No journey is complete without a visit to قرية الحمدية Al hamdiah, المسجد العمري and نادي العائلات بالعزازية.
