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Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

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Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

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HESH

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Gateway to the Red Sea Riviera and Sinai Peninsula.

Opened

1969

Location

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH/HESH) serves the popular Egyptian resort city of Sharm El Sheikh, located at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula on the Red Sea. It is one of Egypt's busiest airports by passenger volume, handling millions of tourists annually drawn to the area's world-class diving, beaches, and resorts. The airport has undergone significant expansions over the decades to accommodate growing international charter and scheduled traffic. It gained international attention following the 2015 crash of Metrojet Flight 9268, after which several countries suspended flights to the airport pending enhanced security reviews. Today the airport serves as a key entry point for leisure travelers from Europe, the Middle East, and beyond, with its traffic heavily seasonal and dominated by package holiday and charter operators.

Terminals

The airport operates multiple terminal buildings, with Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 handling the bulk of international charter and scheduled passenger traffic.

Getting to & from

Ground transport options include taxis, hotel shuttle buses, and private transfers connecting the airport to Sharm El Sheikh's hotel districts; no public bus or rail service operates directly from the airport.

Airlines here

Major carriers serving SSH include EgyptAir, Air Arabia, flydubai, and numerous European charter operators such as TUI and Corendon.

Notable facts

›The airport is situated approximately 15 km north of the Sharm El Sheikh city center.
›Metrojet Flight 9268 departed from SSH in October 2015 and was destroyed mid-flight over Sinai, killing all 224 aboard.
›Following the 2015 incident, the UK and Russia suspended direct flights, significantly impacting tourism; Russian flights resumed in 2021.
›The airport has hosted international summits and diplomatic gatherings due to Sharm El Sheikh's status as a conference venue.
›SSH handled approximately 4–6 million passengers annually in peak pre-pandemic years.

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Gateway to the Red Sea's coral reefs and golden desert shores

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport serves as the primary gateway to one of Egypt's most celebrated resort destinations on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula. Originally developed to support the booming tourism industry in the 1970s, the airport handles millions of charter and scheduled international visitors each year bound for the region's world-class diving, beaches, and luxury resorts. Its capacity and infrastructure have expanded significantly over the decades to meet the demands of peak holiday seasons.

Terminals

Terminal 1 — The older terminal handling a mix of charter and scheduled international flights, primarily serving European holiday carriers.
Terminal 2 — The newer, larger terminal accommodating higher passenger volumes with expanded check-in and retail facilities.
Terminal 3 — A dedicated terminal used for specific carriers and overflow traffic during peak tourist seasons.

Ground Transport

Taxis available outside arrivals — negotiate or use metered hotel-affiliated cabs
Pre-arranged hotel shuttle buses offered by most Sharm resorts
Private airport transfer services bookable in advance online
Car rental desks available within the terminal buildings
Minibus shared transfers to Naama Bay and other resort zones

Nearby Hotels

Rixos Premium Seagate Sharm
Hilton Sharm El Sheikh Fayrouz Resort
Novotel Sharm El Sheikh
Baron Palms Resort
Coral Sea Waterworld Resort

Dining

Inside the airport, passengers will find a modest selection of cafés, fast-food outlets, and snack kiosks operating in departure lounges, with options improving in the newer terminal. Outside the airport, the Naama Bay strip and Old Market area offer a wide range of Egyptian and international restaurants within a short taxi ride. Visitors are advised to stock up on snacks before departure as airside options can be limited during off-peak hours.

Traveller Tips

Always agree on a taxi fare before departure or use a hotel-booked transfer to avoid overcharging.
Egyptian pounds are accepted everywhere locally, but US dollars and euros are widely taken at resort areas.
Carry sunscreen and water even for short outdoor waits — the Sinai sun is intense year-round.
Check visa-on-arrival eligibility before travel; the Sinai-only entry stamp differs from a full Egypt visa.

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Route map (18 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Saudi Arabian Airlines

United Feeder Service

Routes

SSH → CAIM4 · DH4

SSH → HBEM4 · DH4

SSH → CAIMS · 738 E70 735 321

SSH → HBEMS · E70

SSH → ISTMS · 738 319

SSH → JEDMS · E70

SSH → KWIMS · E70

SSH → RUHMS · E70

SSH → AMMRJ · 320

SSH → JEDSV · E70

SSH → RUHSV · E70

SSH → BHXTCX · 752

SSH → LGWTCX · 753

SSH → MANTCX · 763

SSH → NCLTCX · 752

SSH → ISTTK · 738 319

SSH → BHXTO · 73H

SSH → LGWTO · 73H

SSH → LTNTO · 73H

SSH → MANTO · 75W

SSH → STNTO · 73H

SSH → BHXTOM · 75W

SSH → LGWTOM · 75W 73H

SSH → MANTOM · 73H

SSH → LGWU2 · 320

SSH → LTNU2 · 320

SSH → MANU2 · 320

SSH → MXPU2 · 320

SSH → STNU2 · 320

SSH → DMEUN · 772

SSH → SVOUN · 744

SSH → SVXUN · 738

SSH → VKOUN · 738

SSH → RUHXY · 320

SSH → BHXZB · 321

SSH → LGWZB · 332 321

SSH → LTNZB · 321

SSH → MANZB · 321 332

Aircraft operating here

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Encyclopaedia

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is an international airport located in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. It is the third-busiest airport in Egypt after Cairo International Airport and Hurghada International Airport and one of the busiest airports in the Middle East. Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport has two main passenger terminals, with the larger terminal, handling most international flights, and the other terminal, which is primarily used for domestic flights.

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