What percentage of Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 41.9% of flights from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route involve at least one connection. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey and looking for the most convenient travel options.

What's the flight time from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh?

The median direct flight time from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh is typically 1 hour and 5 minutes, covering a distance of 376 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time extends considerably to 13 hours and 35 minutes. This significant difference highlights the convenience of direct flights for this route. Travelers should account for the substantial increase in duration if their itinerary includes a stopover.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh?

Historically, good prices on flights from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh have been frequent. This route is consistently identified as one that often presents favorable deals for travelers. Over the trailing 30 days, the availability of good prices has been a regular occurrence. This suggests that travelers looking for this route have a good chance of finding competitive fares.

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Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh: Overview

Insights for flights from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh, the data indicates that March is typically the most affordable month to fly, with a median fare of $72. This is followed by April, with a median fare of $80, and September, where the median fare is $119. Planning your trip around these months could lead to significant savings on your journey.

Right now, fares for flights from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh are typically $242–$637, with a median of $356. Current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding exceptionally low prices might require some flexibility or waiting for new deals to emerge. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

When considering direct flights from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh, a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, while the remaining flights typically include one connection. This means you have options for both direct travel and itineraries with a single stop, allowing you to balance convenience and potential cost savings.

A typical journey from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh takes approximately 6h 55m, including connections. This duration accounts for both direct flights and those with stopovers, providing a realistic expectation for the total travel time you can anticipate for this route.

The distance between Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh is 376 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul flight. This relatively short distance contributes to the overall travel time and available flight options.

How much is a round trip from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh

Regular price: $125 - $195

Prices for flights from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 125 USD and 195 USD. The current lowest deal is 129 USD with Nile Air, for travel from Oct 2-Oct 18.

now $129

Low $125

High $195

The cheapest time to fly from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh

The cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh is March, with a median price of $72. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $383. Prices are generally lower from February to September.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $72

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $383

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh

Nile Air

Last-minute flights going from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Sharm El Sheikh

Cairo (CAI) - Sharm El Sheikh (SSH)

Air Cairo

$170

$147

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Sharm El Sheikh

Cairo (CAI) - Sharm El Sheikh (SSH)

Egyptair

$168

$145

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Sharm El Sheikh

Cairo (CAI) - Sharm El Sheikh (SSH)

Egyptair

$170

$157

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Sharm El Sheikh

Cairo (CAI) - Sharm El Sheikh (SSH)

Egyptair

$170

$159

One-way

Wed, Jul 29

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Sharm El Sheikh

Cairo (CAI) - Sharm El Sheikh (SSH)

Egyptair

$170

$146

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Sharm El Sheikh

Cairo (CAI) - Sharm El Sheikh (SSH)

Egyptair

$178

$143

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh

1 night

Aug 1 - Aug 2

$229 → $150

35%

1 night

Aug 2 - Aug 3

$219 → $150

31%

4 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 5

$221 → $152

31%

2 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 3

$227 → $159

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh

Cairo - Sharm El Sheikh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh, at $72.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 6h 55m

Flights from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh typically take 6h 55m, covering 376 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Nile Air offers direct flights

Nile Air offers direct flights, with 41.9% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Nile Air has a deal for $129

Nile Air has a deal for $129 from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh, found on Skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh appear frequently.

Cairo main airports to depart from

Cairo International (CAI)

Cheapest

Cairo International Airport is a good option for flights from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh.

📍 ~20 km from Cairo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$97

Sharm El Sheikh main airports to arrive at

Sharm el-Sheikh International (SSH)

Cheapest

Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport is the primary gateway for flights to Sharm El Sheikh.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$97

Airports nearby Sharm El Sheikh used as alternative

Hurghada International (HRG)

Cheapest

Hurghada International is a primary alternative for leisure and charter flights in the Red Sea region.

📍 ~135 km from Sharm El Sheikh (requires a ferry crossing or a very long drive around the Gulf of Suez)

💸 Flights from ~$58

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sharm El Sheikh

44% AI deal score

$299

From CAI

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Aug 14

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

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Aug 21

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

44% AI deal score

$321

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Elite

Oct 23

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

43% AI deal score

$388

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Sep 24

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

42% AI deal score

$2,729

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Elite

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Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

42% AI deal score

$2,731

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Elite

Sep 07

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

42% AI deal score

$2,732

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sharm El Sheikh

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price was around $324. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw prices rise to an average of $463. For those booking 60 or more days out, the average price was approximately $468, indicating that booking too far in advance may not yield the best savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh was considered to be $242 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $356. Prices typically increased significantly beyond the median, with 75% of prices observed at $637 or less. This suggests that travelers should aim for prices around or below the $242 mark for a favorable deal.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh include March and April, with median prices of $72 and $80 respectively. While September also showed a median price of $119, it was also identified as the most expensive month on average within the trailing 270 days. The annual median price for this route was $356, indicating that these specific months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh: Overview

Insights for flights from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh

How much is a round trip from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh

Regular price: $125 - $195

Prices for flights from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 125 USD and 195 USD. The current lowest deal is 129 USD with Nile Air, for travel from Oct 2-Oct 18.

now $129

Low $125

High $195

The cheapest time to fly from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh

March

Cheapest

Flights from $72

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $383

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh

Nile Air

Last-minute flights going from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Sharm El Sheikh

Cairo (CAI) - Sharm El Sheikh (SSH)

Air Cairo

$170

$147

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Sharm El Sheikh

Cairo (CAI) - Sharm El Sheikh (SSH)

Egyptair

$168

$145

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Sharm El Sheikh

Cairo (CAI) - Sharm El Sheikh (SSH)

Egyptair

$170

$157

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Sharm El Sheikh

Cairo (CAI) - Sharm El Sheikh (SSH)

Egyptair

$170

$159

One-way

Wed, Jul 29

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Sharm El Sheikh

Cairo (CAI) - Sharm El Sheikh (SSH)

Egyptair

$170

$146

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Sharm El Sheikh

Cairo (CAI) - Sharm El Sheikh (SSH)

Egyptair

$178

$143

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh

1 night

Aug 1 - Aug 2

$229 → $150

35%

1 night

Aug 2 - Aug 3

$219 → $150

31%

4 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 5

$221 → $152

31%

2 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 3

$227 → $159

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh