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Cheapest time to fly from Sharm el-Sheikh to Cairo

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle 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 Duration1 h and 5 mFlights between Sharm el-Sheikh and Cairo take, on average, 1 h and 5 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£40Cheapest price for a flight between Sharm el-Sheikh and Cairo found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportSharm el-Sheikh International AirportWhen flying from Sharm el-Sheikh to Cairo

Destination airportCairo International AirportFor the route from Sharm el-Sheikh to Cairo

High seasonMayAccording to search data from our customers, May is the busiest time to fly from Sharm el-Sheikh to Cairo

Airlines flying this routeAir Cairo, Egyptair, Nesma AirlinesAirline(s) with flights between Sharm el-Sheikh to Cairo

One-way average Price£100The average price for a flight Sharm el-Sheikh - Cairo at Opodo is £100, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data July is the most popular time to book a flight to Cairo when departing from Sharm el-Sheikh

Airlines that fly from Sharm el-Sheikh to Cairo

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Last checked on Fri 30/10

Distance: 238 mi

Sharm el-Sheikh airports

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

Cairo airports

Cairo International Airport (CAI)How far from city centre: 1 mi

Book your Sharm el-Sheikh to Cairo flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Sharm el-Sheikh to Cairo (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 £40, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Sharm el-Sheikh to Cairo takes roughly 1 h and 10 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

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

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

Departure airport: Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
Arrival airport: Cairo International Airport (CAI)

The weather in Cairo

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Cairo, temperatures average around 35ºC in the warmest months and roughly 10ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 35ºC
Lows: down to 10ºC
Hottest month: July
Coldest month: January
Driest month: June
Wettest month: March

Tips for cheaper flights from Sharm el-Sheikh to Cairo

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

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 Cairo. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

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

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

When you fly from Sharm el-Sheikh to Cairo the average price is £100. 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 Sharm el-Sheikh to Cairo at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Sharm el-Sheikh to Cairo is 40 £. 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 Sharm el-Sheikh to Cairo?

The most popular months to book a flight from Sharm el-Sheikh to Cairo are July, September and June, based on the searches of our customers.

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

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

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

The total flight time between Sharm el-Sheikh and Cairo is of around 1 h and 5 m on average, considering an average distance of 238.2 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Cairo compared to Sharm el-Sheikh?

While in Sharm el-Sheikh temperatures can reach an average of 33º ºC in summer, Cairo can experience temperatures up to 29º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 15º ºC in Cairo, compared to the 18º ºC average in Sharm el-Sheikh.

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

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

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

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

Air Cairo.
Nile Air.
Egyptair.

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