
The Jewel of the Sinai — Red Sea diving, desert mountains, and year-round sunshine
Flights to Sharm el-Sheikh start from $130 roundtrip, with November being the cheapest month to fly. Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport (SSH) serves 45+ direct international routes from cities including London (5h 45m) and Manchester (5h 45m). Book on Travorio and pay with Bitcoin, Ethereum, or 100+ cryptocurrencies, or split into 4 interest-free payments with Sezzle.
Avg. Roundtrip
$130–$400
Cheapest Month
November
~$130 avg
Direct Flight
5h 45m
45+ routes
Airport
SSH
18 km from center
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Monthly price guide — cheapest in November (~$130 avg roundtrip)
Best time to book: 4-8 weeks before departure
| Month | Avg. Price | Demand | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $170 | medium | Winter sun. 22°C. New Year demand. |
| February | $160 | medium | Half-term from UK. Pleasant weather. |
| March | $180 | medium | Warming up (25°C). Good diving visibility. |
| April | $220 | high | Easter holidays. Perfect temperature. |
| May |
6 direct routes and 0 connecting options
6 airlines offer direct flights to Sharm el-Sheikh, with TUI Airways providing the most frequent service from London Gatwick.
| Airline | From | Direct? | Duration | Price Range | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUI Airways | London Gatwick | Direct | 5h 45m | $160-$400 | 3x weekly |
| easyJet | London Gatwick | Direct | 5h 40m | $90-$300 | 2x weekly |
| Wizz Air | London Luton |
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London
LGW · UK
Manchester
MAN · UK
Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport (SSH) — 18 km from city center
SSH · 18 km from center · Primary
Hotel shuttle (usually free), taxi (EGP 150-300/$3-6)
Most all-inclusive resorts provide complimentary airport transfers. Confirm at booking.
The Jewel of the Sinai — Red Sea diving, desert mountains, and year-round sunshine
Sharm el-Sheikh sits at the southern tip of Egypt's Sinai Peninsula where the Red Sea's two gulfs meet. It's one of the world's top diving and snorkeling destinations — the Ras Mohammed National Park has some of the richest marine life on Earth. Beyond the water, the dramatic Sinai desert offers Mount Sinai sunrise treks and Bedouin culture. All-inclusive resorts make Sharm incredibly affordable, and with 360+ days of sunshine, it's a year-round destination just under 6 hours from London.
Ras Mohammed National Park — Egypt's premier diving and snorkeling site with walls of coral, sharks, and mantas
Tiran Island — four coral reefs with stunning biodiversity, accessible by day boat from Sharm harbour ($30-50)
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Learn about crypto paymentsNovember is typically the cheapest ($130 avg roundtrip from London). September is also great value ($210 avg). Peak pricing hits in July-August ($300-320 avg). Wizz Air offers fares from $70 one-way from London Luton.
Direct flights take approximately 5 hours 45 minutes. TUI (Gatwick), easyJet (Gatwick), Wizz Air (Luton), and Jet2 (Manchester) all operate direct services. From Cairo, EgyptAir flies in just 1 hour.
UK direct flights to Sharm el-Sheikh resumed in October 2019 after a ban following the 2015 MetroJet incident. Enhanced security measures are in place at SSH airport. TUI, easyJet, Wizz Air, and Jet2 all now operate regular direct services.
You can get a FREE 15-day Sinai-only visa on arrival — this covers Sharm el-Sheikh, Dahab, Mount Sinai, and the Sinai coast. If you want to visit Cairo, Luxor, or Hurghada, you need the standard Egypt visa ($25). The free visa makes Sharm one of the cheapest beach destinations to enter.
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Yes, but it's a commitment. Fly Cairo-Sharm (1h, $60-130 on EgyptAir) or take the bus (7h overnight, $10-16). Day trips aren't practical. Better to split your trip: 2-3 days Cairo, then fly to Sharm for the beach portion.
| medium |
| Hot (32°C). Good value before summer rush. |
| June | $240 | high | Summer starts. European holidays. |
| July | $300 | peak | Peak season. Hot (38°C) but resorts have AC and pools. |
| August | $320 | peak | Most expensive. UK/EU school holidays. |
| September | $210 | medium | Schools back. Prices drop. Still hot. |
| October | $180 | medium | Half-term. Perfect water temp (27°C). |
| NovemberCHEAPEST | $130 | low | Cheapest month. Warm (25°C). Excellent diving. |
| December | $220 | high | Christmas demand. Winter sun escape. |
January
$170
medium demand
February
$160
medium demand
March
$180
medium demand
April
$220
high demand
May
$190
medium demand
June
$240
high demand
July
$300
peak demand
August
$320
peak demand
September
$210
medium demand
October
$180
medium demand
November
$130
low demand
December
$220
high demand
| 5h 35m |
| $70-$240 |
| 3x weekly |
| Jet2 | Manchester | Direct | 5h 45m | $130-$380 | 2x weekly |
| EgyptAir | Cairo | Direct | 1h | $60-$130 | Daily |
| Condor | Frankfurt | Direct | 5h | $100-$300 | 2x weekly |
Berlin
BER · Germany
Moscow
SVO · Russia
Cairo
CAI · Egypt
Warsaw
WAW · Poland
Rome
FCO · Italy
Amsterdam
AMS · Netherlands
Airport to Naama Bay. Negotiate before boarding. Hotel can arrange.
Local minibuses run along the main tourist road between Nabq, Naama, and Old Market.
Snorkeling boats to Tiran Island, Ras Mohammed, and White Island depart from harbour.
Overnight buses to Cairo via the Suez tunnel. GoBus and Blue Bus are best operators.
Local tip: You rarely need transport in Sharm — most resorts are all-inclusive with everything on-site. For excursions, book through your resort or a reputable agency. The free Sinai-only visa covers Sharm, Dahab, St. Catherine's, and the coast.
Mount Sinai sunrise trek — 2-hour pre-dawn climb to watch the sunrise over the desert (overnight trip, $40-60)
Blue Hole (Dahab) — the world's most famous shore dive, 1.5 hours north of Sharm. Advanced divers only.
Coloured Canyon — a slot canyon with psychedelic layered sandstone, 3 hours into the Sinai interior
Climate
Desert — hot, dry, and sunny 360+ days/year. Summer (Jun-Sep, 35-42°C), winter (Dec-Feb, 18-25°C). Sea: 22-29°C.
Best Time to Visit
Year-round. March-May and September-November for best balance of warm weather, diving conditions, and prices
Currency
Egyptian Pound (EGP). ~EGP 50 = $1 USD. Cards at resorts; cash for the Old Market, taxis, and excursions.
Language
Arabic (Egyptian). English widely spoken in resorts and tourist areas. Russian and German also common.
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Both are Red Sea resort towns. Sharm has better house reef snorkeling (Ras Mohammed is superior) and the free Sinai visa. Hurghada has more hotel variety and is closer to Luxor. Sharm nightlife (Naama Bay) is livelier. Hurghada is often slightly cheaper. Both have similar flight times from the UK.
Time Zone
EET (UTC+2) — same as Cairo
Visa
UK/US/EU citizens can get a free 15-day Sinai-only visa on arrival (covers Sharm, Dahab, Mount Sinai). For wider Egypt travel, get the standard visa ($25). E-visa available at visa2egypt.gov.eg.
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