Flying from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
Tel Aviv and Sharm El Sheikh are both in the UTC+2 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
To ensure you catch your TLV to SSH flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
At the moment, ج.م. 5,829 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Ben Gurion International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 12,181. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from TLV to SSH, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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Handy information about Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
72.9% of flights taking off from Ben Gurion International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Tel Aviv to Ben Gurion International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to TLV? If you're boarding an early flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Ben Gurion International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SSH instead:
Explore without limits with a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis, Budget or Sixt and see more of Sharm El Sheikh and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Sharm El Sheikh Airport about two weeks before your trip.
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 about 5 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
The quietest month for a flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Sharm El Sheikh based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Sharm El Sheikh is August, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC and 38ºC. Book your flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from TLV to SSH in January. Temperatures average between 11ºC and 22ºC then.
Explore more of Egypt
Sharm El Sheikh has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Egypt just waiting to be discovered. Around 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh, a trip to Cairo will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Egypt, consider Giza, roughly 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh. Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed are among its highlights.
