London to Sharm el Sheikh flights

How long is the flight from London to Sharm El Sheikh?

The flight duration from London to Sharm El Sheikh is around 7 hours, taking a transfer into account on your flight path.

What are the most common stopovers?

Transfer destinations include Cairo (Cairo International Airport), Istanbul (Ataturk Airport), and Rome (Leonardo da Vinci Airport). There generally aren't any direct flights, but there are frequent departures with transfers.

What documentation do I need to fly to Sharm El Sheikh from London?

You'll need a passport with at least six months of validity from your point of arrival in Egypt. UK, EU and US citizens can stay in Sharm El Sheikh for up to 15 days with a free entry stamp, available on arrival.

Is there a time change from London to Sharm El Sheikh?

Sharm El Sheikh (GMT+2) is 2 hours ahead of London (GMT).

There are a range of airlines offering superb deals and service on flights from London to Sharm El Sheikh on city breaks. These include the following:

• British Airways, the UK's national flag carrier.
• Air France, another excellent national airline.
• EgyptAir, the destination's flag carrier, offering frequent flights.
• Turkish Airlines, providing one of the more popular transfer routes.
• Pegasus, a Turkish low-cost airline.

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• April is great for balanced temperatures, usually around 25°C, which is perfect for sightseeing.
• June is the beginning of summer. Temperatures rise above 30°C, ideal for the beach.
• October is still nice and warm, starting to cool a little after the summer heat.
• January is one of the cheapest times to go, and one of the driest parts of the year. It's often still around 20°C.

Heathrow (LHR) and Stansted (STN) are the most popular starting points for air travel to Sharm El Sheikh.

Useful information about Heathrow Airport

16 miles west of Central London is the UK's largest airport, Heathrow. There's a range of transport options for travel to the airport.

How to get to the airport:

• By Tube – take the Piccadilly line directly to your terminal. This takes around 45 minutes from Central London.
• By train – one of the fastest ways to the airport, taking just 15 to 30 minutes on the Heathrow Express from Paddington Station.
• By taxi – this takes 30 to 40 minutes from Central London, but always allow plenty of time for traffic.
• By coach – from Victoria Coach Station, you'll find many services to each terminal running throughout the day. It takes roughly 35 minutes or more to reach the airport.

Services: Open 24 hours a day, with unlimited free Wi-Fi. There's a wide range of duty free shops and places to eat in each terminal.

Useful information about Stansted Airport

There are a number of quick transport options to the airport from Central London.

How to get to the airport:

• By train – take the Stansted Express in around 50 minutes from Liverpool Street Station.
• By coach – the Airport Bus Express provides trips every 30 minutes between 6am-2am. Depart from either Victoria Coach Station (bus A20) or Liverpool Street (bus A21). This takes approximately 90 minutes.
• By taxi – expect the trip to take around 90 minutes from Central London, but always allow plenty of time, particularly at rush hour.

Services: It's open 24/7 and offers 4 hours of free Wi-Fi. You'll find many places to grab a bite or pick up a gift, or perhaps something to read, and much more at the various shops.

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) is one of Egypt's major air hubs.

Useful information about Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

Most travellers take taxis to the city, and there's a bus service out of the airport.

How to get to the airport:

• By taxi – it's only about 10 minutes or so from the airport to the centre of the city.
• By bus – At Terminal 1, you'll be able to select your destination at the bus stop.

Services: open 24 hours a day, with four hours of free Wi-Fi access. There are designated indoor smoking areas and a number of shops and places to eat.

• Dine by day or night, head for a drink or go swimming at the Naama Bay resort.
• Go diving among the coral reefs at Ras Muhammad National Park.
• Encounter local wildlife and beautiful nature at the Nacq Protected Area.
• Discover archaeological ruins and stunning panoramic views at Mount Sinai.