Flying from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
Bucharest and Sharm El Sheikh share the same timezone, UTC+2.
Leave plenty of time to catch your OTP to SSH flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between OTP and SSH:
Cairo International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Guglielmo Marconi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
At the moment, ج.م. 3,468 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 8,193. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from OTP to SSH, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
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Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
Handy information about Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Of all flights leaving Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 71.27% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport from central Bucharest, it'll take about 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near OTP:
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SSH instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Budget or Sixt and explore beyond Sharm El Sheikh's main sights.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Sharm El Sheikh Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to central Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Sharm El Sheikh. The drive time takes around 5 minutes.
It takes roughly 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Sharm El Sheikh in February.
The warmest month in Sharm El Sheikh is August, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC and 38ºC. Lock in your flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from OTP to SSH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 11ºC and 22ºC on average.
Explore more of Egypt
You've done Sharm El Sheikh, now it's time to explore other corners of Egypt. Travel about 386 kilometres north-west to Cairo to check off its leading attractions. From giza pyramids to Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili, your itinerary will be busy.
Giza is another standout destination in Egypt and is around 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh. No journey is complete without a visit to Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed.
