Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
The timezone in Sharm El Sheikh is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Barcelona.
Your BCN to SSH flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat 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 BCN and SSH:
Cairo International Airport
Guglielmo Marconi Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight is ر.ق. 309. A return ticket right now is ر.ق. 593. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from BCN to SSH. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from BCN to SSH.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Of all flights leaving Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 79.12% land on time at their destination.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near BCN? If you're catching an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Reserve a hotel near SSH if you have a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Avis, Budget or Sixt and experience more of Sharm El Sheikh and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Sharm El Sheikh Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
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 reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Sharm El Sheikh in February.
Book your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for August if you want to explore Sharm El Sheikh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 27ºC and 38ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 11ºC and 22ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BCN to SSH sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
Sharm El Sheikh has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Egypt you should also see. Around 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh, a visit to Cairo will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili.
Giza is another essential stop in Egypt and is around 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh. No trip is complete without seeing Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed.
