Traveling from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Expect to be in the skies for around 1 hour 9 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Cairo International Airport. Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh share the same timezone — UTC+2.
You can take your pick of 83 weekly flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Cairo International Airport.
Traveling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
EgyptAir runs direct flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Cairo International Airport. Book with this popular airline, and get ready to tick off the sights in Cairo — plus maybe even more of Egypt if you have time.
If you'd like a stopover for your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Cairo International Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. These are the top stopovers between SSH and CAI:
Luxor International Airport
Hurghada International Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
For a domestic flight within Egypt, you don't need a passport or visa. However, you'll have to present another form of identification, such as an ID card or driver's license. Once you've booked your cheap ticket from SSH to CAI, make sure your ID is up to date before you fly.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
C$68 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Cairo International Airport. A return flight starts from C$156. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap flight tickets from SSH to CAI, book your journey 9 months before your departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Cairo International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Sharm El Sheikh Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Sharm El Sheikh. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 7 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 51 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Cairo International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to SSH:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Reserve a hotel near CAI if you're catching a late flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Cairo International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport to central Cairo takes around 31 minutes in a car. It's approximately 21 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
It typically takes 1 hour and 26 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Cairo International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Cairo. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Cairo International Airport for July if you want to explore Cairo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 40ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from SSH to CAI around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Cairo
As soon as you've booked your flights from SSH to CAI, you'll want to find a place to stay in Cairo. Make one of these options your base for exploring this popular destination:
Giza pyramids and Egyptian Museum are a couple of major attractions to add to your Cairo travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Khan El-Khalili.
Complete your Cairo trip with hotels and a car rental
We don't just compare flights. Once you've booked your cheap ticket to Cairo International Airport, browse our great car rental offers that'll give you the freedom and flexibility to travel around at your own pace. Next, take a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find the ideal Cairo stay.