Travelling from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Birmingham Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
The timezone in Sharm El Sheikh is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Birmingham.
There are five Birmingham Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flights every week to choose from.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your BHX to SSH flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
You can fly nonstop to Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Prepare for takeoff with one of these carriers that offer direct flights from Birmingham Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport:
TUI is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Among carriers operating BHX to SSH flights, TUI has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. These are the top stopovers between BHX and SSH:
Istanbul Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Antalya Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
$147 is the best price for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. A return flight starts at $318. These fares may change depending on demand.
To get cheap tickets from BHX to SSH, reserve your journey six months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Birmingham Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHX)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Birmingham Airport, data shows 72% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to BHX:
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Book a hotel near SSH if you're on a late Birmingham Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Avis, Budget or Sixt and venture far and wide through Sharm El Sheikh and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Sharm El Sheikh Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to central Sharm El Sheikh
From Sharm El Sheikh Airport, Sharm El Sheikh is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
April is the busiest month for flights from Birmingham Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Sharm El Sheikh in March.
When reserving your flight from Birmingham Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Sharm El Sheikh, with the temperature ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BHX to SSH in January. Temperatures average between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of Egypt
You've done Sharm El Sheikh, now it's time to explore other corners of Egypt. Journey about 386 kilometres north-west to Cairo to check off its popular sights. From Gizeh Plateau to TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Giza is another favourite destination in Egypt and is around 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh. No trip is complete without dropping by Great Sphinx of Giza, Great Pyramid of Giza and Khufu Pyramid.
