Travelling from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to New York: what you need to know
The timezone in New York is UTC-4. The city is 6 hours behind Sharm El Sheikh, where Sharm El Sheikh Airport is located.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from SSH to New York. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a popular month like August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from SSH to New York. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a pause at one of these airports:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
If you hold a passport from Egypt, you'll need an embassy visa to visit United States. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to New York for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines ahead of booking and certainly before flying.
The journey from central Sharm El Sheikh to SSH takes approximately 51 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 7 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to New York? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near SSH:
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to New York
C$503 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to New York. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$942. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SSH to New York if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
Getting cheap tickets from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to New York is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Check out the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from SSH to New York. There's no need to look every day to see whether prices have dropped. We'll let you know when the price changes.
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Airports in New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to central New York is approximately 24 kilometres. It'll take you around 28 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour and 11 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to New York. Check in to one of these accommodation options near EWR instead:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The centre of New York is located around 48 kilometres from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). After your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to New York has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 48 minutes.
You can also travel using public transport, which will take approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.
After your flight from SSH to New York, tuck yourself in at a hotel near JFK. These are some great options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to New York
August is the most popular month to board a flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to New York while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit New York, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Lock in your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to New York for July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 18ºC to 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap flights from SSH to New York around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about New York
Once you've booked your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to New York, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring New York:
Every great vacation has to include some sightseeing. Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building are must-visits when exploring New York.
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