Traveling from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
Helsinki and Sharm El Sheikh follow the same timezone, UTC+2.
Your HEL to SSH flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Traveling during a peak time like September? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between HEL and SSH include:
Istanbul Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
Antalya Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Right now, $104 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $223. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from HEL to SSH. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from HEL to SSH.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
84% of flights leaving Helsinki Vantaa Airport land at their destination on schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from HEL.
To get to Helsinki Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it takes around 25 minutes if you're traveling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near HEL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SSH instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Budget or Sixt and venture far and wide through Sharm El Sheikh and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Sharm El Sheikh Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to central Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh Airport to the center of Sharm El Sheikh has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometers away.
Getting to the center on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
April is the most popular month for flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Sharm El Sheikh in March.
Before locking in your flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Sharm El Sheikh, with temperatures ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from HEL to SSH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Sharm El Sheikh. Around 386 kilometers away to the north-west, its best attractions include Gizeh Plateau, TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile.
If there's time to check out another side of Egypt, consider Giza, roughly 386 kilometers north-west of Sharm El Sheikh. Great Sphinx of Giza, Great Pyramid of Giza and Khufu Pyramid are among the biggest draws.