Travelling from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Almaty Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 25 minutes.
Sharm El Sheikh is four hours behind Almaty and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Every week, there are three Almaty Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as soon as possible, pick the 10:10 Air Cairo flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 10:15 with Air Cairo.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your ALA to SSH flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Sharm El Sheikh (and then discovering more of Egypt!) is a cinch with Air Cairo. This popular airline has direct flights from Almaty Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Air Cairo on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Almaty Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between ALA and SSH:
Antalya Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Heydar Aliyev International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
ج.م. 7,615 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Almaty Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. A return flight starts from ج.م. 19,317. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Book nine months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ALA to SSH.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Almaty Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from ALA to SSH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Almaty Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
When it comes to Almaty Airport's on-time performance, data shows 61.23% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Almaty to Almaty Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near ALA. Whether you have an early flight from Almaty Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Book a hotel close to SSH if you're on a late Almaty Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car and discover Sharm El Sheikh and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Budget and Sixt are well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Sharm El Sheikh Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to central Sharm El Sheikh
From Sharm El Sheikh Airport, Sharm El Sheikh is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
The quietest month for a flight from Almaty Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Sharm El Sheikh based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from Almaty Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Sharm El Sheikh, with the temperature ranging from 27ºC to 38ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 11ºC and 22ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ALA to SSH sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is just one of the many places in Egypt waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Sharm El Sheikh. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili.
Around 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh, Giza is another favourite stop in Egypt. Experience major highlights starting with Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed.
