Travelling from Izmir Airport (ADB) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Izmir Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 20 minutes.
Sharm El Sheikh's timezone is UTC+2, making Sharm El Sheikh one hour behind Izmir.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your ADB to SSH flight.
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 of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
SunExpress has direct flights from Izmir Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Sharm El Sheikh — and maybe even more of Egypt if you have time.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is SunExpress.
SunExpress tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for ADB to SSH flights, with 91.67% of services landing on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Izmir Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between ADB and SSH:
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Izmir Airport (ADB) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Currently, C$120 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Izmir Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$246. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ADB to SSH.
Plan your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Izmir Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
Snapping up cheap flights from ADB to SSH couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Izmir Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Izmir Airport (ADB)
Izmir Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from ADB land on schedule 84% of the time.
Izmir Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Izmir. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to ADB? If you're catching an early flight from Izmir Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Book a hotel near SSH if you're taking a late Izmir Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car and discover Sharm El Sheikh and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Budget and Sixt are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Sharm El Sheikh Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
April is the most popular month for flights from Izmir Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Sharm El Sheikh in March.
Book your flight from Izmir Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for August if you want to go to Sharm El Sheikh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ADB to SSH in January. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of Egypt
Sharm El Sheikh has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Egypt waiting to be explored. About 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh, a trip to Cairo will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Gizeh Plateau, TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile.
Giza is another sought-after destination in Egypt and is around 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh. No journey is complete without dropping by Great Sphinx of Giza, Great Pyramid of Giza and Khufu Pyramid.
