Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
Sharm El Sheikh's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Sharm El Sheikh two hours ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your LHR to SSH flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between LHR and SSH:
Cairo International Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Manchester Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight is ر.ق. 502. A return ticket is currently ر.ق. 1,049. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LHR to SSH if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from LHR to SSH.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 68.18% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to LHR? If you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
If you're landing on a late London Heathrow Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near SSH:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Budget or Sixt and explore beyond Sharm El Sheikh's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Sharm El Sheikh Airport about two weeks in advance can help you secure 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.
It typically takes 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Sharm El Sheikh in February.
Before locking in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. 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 LHR to SSH sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is just one of the many places in Egypt waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Sharm El Sheikh. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili.
Giza is another well-known destination in Egypt and is around 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh. No journey is complete without seeing Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed.
