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Cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration2 h and 35 mFlights between Istanbul and Sharm el-Sheikh take, on average, 2 h and 35 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£45Cheapest price for a flight between Istanbul and Sharm el-Sheikh found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Istanbul AirportFor flights from Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh

Destination airportSharm el-Sheikh International AirportFor the route from Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh

Airlines flying this routeFly Viking, Pegasus AirlinesAirline(s) with flights between Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh

One-way average Price£124The average price for a flight Istanbul - Sharm el-Sheikh at Opodo is £124, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data January is the most popular time to book a flight to Sharm el-Sheikh when departing from Istanbul

Airlines that fly from Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh

Pegasus Airlines

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Last checked on Sat 07/11

Distance: 951 mi

Istanbul airports

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)How far from city centre: 19 mi

Istanbul Airport (IST)How far from city centre: 21 mi

Sharm el-Sheikh airports

Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport (SSH)How far from city centre: 11 mi

Book your Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh (Egypt) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £45, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh takes roughly 2 h and 35 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Istanbul–Sharm el-Sheikh route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
Arrival airport: Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport (SSH)

The weather in Sharm el-Sheikh

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Sharm el-Sheikh, temperatures average around 38ºC in the warmest months and roughly 14ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 39ºC
Lows: down to 14ºC
Hottest month: August
Coldest month: January
Driest month: June
Wettest month: January

Tips for cheaper flights from Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Sharm el-Sheikh. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh?

When you fly from Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh the average price is £124. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh is 45 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh?

The most popular months to book a flight from Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh are February, January and December, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh?

The best time of the year to go to Sharm el-Sheikh when flying from Istanbul depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, January is the top 1º month to fly to Sharm el-Sheikh from Istanbul in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and September. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, February and November are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Istanbul - Sharm el-Sheikh.

How long does the flight take to go from Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh?

The total flight time between Istanbul and Sharm el-Sheikh is of around 2 h and 35 m on average, considering an average distance of 951.08 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between Istanbul and Sharm el-Sheikh?

The main airport route flying between Istanbul and Sharm el-Sheikh is: Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport(SSH). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh are:

Fly Viking.
Pegasus Airlines.
Turkish Airlines.

Pegasus Airlines

Air Cairo

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