Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Birmingham International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport is 5 hours 40 minutes.
Sharm El Sheikh's timezone is UTC+2, making Sharm El Sheikh two hours ahead of Birmingham.
Every week, there are seven Birmingham International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, take the 07:45 TUI flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 14:25 with TUI.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your BHX to SSH flight.
Flying during a peak time like June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Sharm El Sheikh (and then seeing more of Egypt!) is a cinch with TUI. This popular carrier has direct flights from Birmingham International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with TUI on this route.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BHX and SSH:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Antalya Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
C$136 is currently the best price for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. A return flight starts from C$280. These fares may change based on demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BHX to SSH if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The cheapest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Of the flights that depart from Birmingham International Airport, 65.48% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Birmingham International Airport from central Birmingham, it takes around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to BHX? If you're catching an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SSH if you're catching a late Birmingham International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car and explore Sharm El Sheikh and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Budget and Sixt are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Sharm El Sheikh Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to central Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh Airport to the centre of Sharm El Sheikh has a drive time of around 5 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
It typically takes 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Sharm El Sheikh in February.
The warmest month in Sharm El Sheikh is August, with the temperature ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your flights from Birmingham International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BHX to SSH sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
Sharm El Sheikh has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Egypt you'll want to see. About 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh, a trip to Cairo will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili.
Giza is another essential stop in Egypt and is around 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh. No trip is complete without visiting Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed.