Flying from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Stansted Airport (STN): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Stansted Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is two hours behind Sharm El Sheikh.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your SSH to STN flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
TUI is your ticket to exploring London (and perhaps some other great parts of United Kingdom!). Check out the direct flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Stansted Airport offered by this popular carrier.
TUI tops the list for bookings on this route.
TUI is the most punctual carrier operating SSH to STN flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Stansted Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between SSH and STN:
Geneve Airport
Naples International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Stansted Airport (STN)
C$140 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Stansted Airport flight. Return flights start from C$295. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To get cheap tickets from SSH to STN, book your trip one month ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Stansted Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Stansted Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
When it comes to Sharm El Sheikh Airport's on-time performance, 65.11% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Sharm El Sheikh to Sharm El Sheikh Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near SSH. Whether you've booked an early flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Stansted Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Stansted Airport (STN)
If you're coming in on a late Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Stansted Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near STN:
Pick up a Stansted Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Europcar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Stansted Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Stansted Airport (STN) to central London
Stansted Airport to the centre of London has a drive time of about 1 hour. It's approximately 64 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Stansted Airport (STN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Stansted Airport. For a quieter experience, go to London in April.
Book your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Stansted Airport for July if you'd like to visit London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SSH to STN sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in United Kingdom, consider Bristol, roughly 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are key highlights.