Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
The timezone in Sharm El Sheikh is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Edinburgh.
Your EDI to SSH flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak month like June? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between EDI and SSH include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Antalya Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight is $251. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $414. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from EDI to SSH if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Edinburgh Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from EDI to SSH by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Edinburgh Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to EDI? If you're catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
If you're arriving on a late Edinburgh Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near SSH:
Go where the road takes you with a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Budget or Sixt and experience more of Sharm El Sheikh and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Sharm El Sheikh Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to central Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh Airport to central Sharm El Sheikh has a drive time of around 5 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
It'll take around 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
The quietest month for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Sharm El Sheikh based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for August if you'd like to go to Sharm El Sheikh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from EDI to SSH around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
Sharm El Sheikh has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Egypt just waiting to be discovered. About 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh, a trip to Cairo will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Egypt, head for Giza, about 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh. Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed are key highlights.