Travelling from Lisbon Airport (LIS) 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 Lisbon.
To ensure you get on your LIS to SSH flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lisbon Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LIS and SSH:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
London Stansted Airport
Bristol Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lisbon Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight is ر.ق. 327. A return ticket is currently ر.ق. 713. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LIS to SSH, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Lisbon Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LIS to SSH by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Lisbon Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Lisbon Airport (LIS)
Of all flights departing from Lisbon Airport, 56% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Lisbon Airport from central Lisbon, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Lisbon Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to LIS:
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Reserve a hotel near SSH if you're on a late Lisbon Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Budget or Sixt to explore Sharm El Sheikh and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Sharm El Sheikh Airport about two weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
April is the most popular month for flights from Lisbon Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Sharm El Sheikh in March.
Book your flight from Lisbon Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for August if you'd like to go to Sharm El Sheikh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 27ºC and 38ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LIS to SSH in January. Average temperatures are between 11ºC and 22ºC then.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is just one of the many places in Egypt waiting to be explored once you've seen Sharm El Sheikh. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Gizeh Plateau, TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Egypt, consider Giza, roughly 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh. Great Sphinx of Giza, Great Pyramid of Giza and Khufu Pyramid are the start of reasons to visit.
