Traveling from Jeddah Airport (JED) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Jeddah Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
Sharm El Sheikh is one hour behind Jeddah and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Every week, there are five Jeddah Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your JED to SSH flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Saudia is your gateway to discovering Sharm El Sheikh (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Egypt!). Browse the direct flights from Jeddah Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport offered by this carrier.
Most passengers choose to travel with Saudia on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering JED to SSH flights is Saudia. Its services arrive as scheduled 78.05% of the time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Jeddah Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between JED and SSH include:
Cairo Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
Luxor Airport
Handy information about Jeddah Airport (JED)
Of all flights leaving Jeddah Airport, 75% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Jeddah Airport from central Jeddah, it takes about 25 minutes if you're traveling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The journey on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to JED? If you've booked an early flight from Jeddah Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Jeddah Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SSH instead:
Follow your own route with a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis, Budget or Sixt and discover more of Sharm El Sheikh and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Sharm El Sheikh Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to central Sharm El Sheikh
From Sharm El Sheikh Airport, Sharm El Sheikh is approximately 14 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the center driving.
Traveling by public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
The quietest month for a flight from Jeddah Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport is March, while April is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Sharm El Sheikh based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from Jeddah Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Sharm El Sheikh, with the temperature ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JED to SSH sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
Sharm El Sheikh has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Egypt you'll want to see. Around 386 kilometers north-west of Sharm El Sheikh, a visit to Cairo will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Gizeh Plateau, TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile.
Around 386 kilometers north-west of Sharm El Sheikh, Giza is another essential stop in Egypt. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Great Sphinx of Giza, Great Pyramid of Giza and Khufu Pyramid.