Birmingham, West Midlands to Sharm El Sheikh (BHX–SSH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BHX–SSH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. easyJet and TUI Airways lead the route. The flight covers 2,504 miles in approximately 5h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 easyJet | 3 | 320 | 5h35 | – | – | – |
| BY TUI Airways | 2 | 7M8 | 5h15-5h35 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Sharm El Sheikh from Birmingham, West Midlands
| Metric | BHX→SSH | EMA→SSH | MAN→SSH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BHX | – | 31 mi | 66 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 5 | 1 | 8 |
| Flight time | 5h 35m | 5h 20m | 5h 15m |
Travel Essentials
BHX: BST · SSH: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, West Midlands, it's 8:00 PM in Sharm El Sheikh.
British passport holders need a visa for Egypt. The eVisa (visa2egypt.gov.eg) costs $25 for single-entry or $60 for multiple-entry, valid for 30 days per visit within a 90-day window. Processing takes 5 to 7 working days. Visa on arrival at Egyptian airports is also available for $25 (USD cash), but the eVisa skips the airport queue. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the entry date.
For the eVisa, upload a passport photo page scan and a digital passport-style photo. No hotel booking or flight confirmation is required at the application stage. At immigration, officers may ask for return tickets and hotel details. Sinai-only visitors (Sharm el-Sheikh, Dahab, Taba) get a free 15-day entry permit stamped at the airport, no visa needed. This permit restricts travel to South Sinai only.
Direct flights from London Heathrow to Cairo run about 5 hours on EgyptAir and British Airways. Sharm el-Sheikh charters from Gatwick and Manchester take about 5 hours 30 minutes. The Egyptian pound (EGP) trades at roughly 50 EGP per $1. ATMs at airports dispense EGP. No mandatory vaccinations for UK arrivals. Tap water is not safe to drink. Carry cash for taxis and smaller vendors, as card acceptance outside hotels and tourist restaurants is inconsistent.
BHX–SSH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BHX to SSH
Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) are connected by nonstop service from easyJet and TUI Airways. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BHX to SSH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BHX to SSH is about 5 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,504 miles (4,030 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 11 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt Main, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nottingham, Leicestershire (EMA), Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) and Luton, Luton (LTN).