Bologna to Sharm El Sheikh (BLQ–SSH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
NO7628
NO Neos
737
7:00 AM
CEST
10:55 AM
EEST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MS8250+1
MS Egyptair
E90
12:35 PM
CEST
4:25 PM
EEST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MS8249cs
MS Egyptair
E90
7:30 AM
EEST T2
11:35 AM
CEST
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SM815+1
SM Air Cairo
320
8:30 AM
EEST T2
11:35 AM
CEST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NO7629
NO Neos
737
11:45 AM
EEST T2
4:00 PM
CEST
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NO2542
NO Neos
737
5:55 PM
EEST T2
9:10 PM
CEST
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NO5622
NO Neos
737
7:45 PM
EEST T2
11:00 PM
CEST
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Bologna to Sharm El Sheikh
2 carriers, 3 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,711 mi 2h 50m nonstop +1h ahead 25 1-stop hubs

BLQ–SSH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Egyptair and Neos lead the route. The flight covers 1,711 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BLQ–SSH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MS Egyptair 2 E90 2h50 Star Alliance
NO Neos 1 737 2h55
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – NO
E90 Embraer 190 – MS
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: MS (2 flights/wk, 67%)
Unaffiliated: NO (1 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BLQ to SSH direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BLQ to SSH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,556
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Sharm El Sheikh from Bologna

Nearby airports with service to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport.
Metric BLQ→SSH VRN→SSH VCE→SSH
Distance from BLQ 63 mi 85 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 3 2 3
Flight time 2h 50m 2h 55m 3h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of BLQ with service to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Sharm El Sheikh is 1 hour ahead of Bologna.
BLQ: CEST · SSH: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Bologna, it's 7:00 PM in Sharm El Sheikh.
Distance & Flight Time
1,711 mi / 2,754 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m to 2h 55m.
Visa & Entry

Italian passport holders need a visa to enter Egypt. Apply for an eVisa at visa2egypt.gov.eg. A single-entry eVisa costs about $25 and allows stays of up to 30 days. A multiple-entry option is available for $60 and is valid for 180 days. Processing typically takes up to 4 working days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

Visa on arrival is also available at Egyptian airports for Italian nationals, but the eVisa saves time at immigration.

BLQ–SSH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bologna to Sharm El Sheikh route.
Route details
Distance1,711 mi / 2,754 km
Flight time2h 50m to 2h 55m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights3 out / 8 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: BLQ
IATA / ICAOBLQ / LIPE
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr10.8M
Elevation123 ft / 37 m
Destination: SSH
IATA / ICAOSSH / HESH
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation191 ft / 58 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BLQ to SSH flights.
Nonstop flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport take approximately 2h 50m to 2h 55m. The route covers 1,711 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Egyptair and Neos.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from BLQ to SSH. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RMF, ATH, OTP, LYS, BHX, ARN, BRI, CTA, BER, FCO, IST, SAW, FRA, ZRH, RMO, STN, SOF, LTN, BUD, DUS, BRU, CDG, MAN, AMS and EIN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sharm El Sheikh is 1 hour ahead of Bologna.
Yes, return flights from SSH to BLQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include VRN, VCE and BGY. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BLQ to SSH

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) are connected by nonstop service from Egyptair and Neos. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BLQ to SSH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BLQ to SSH ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes to 2 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,711 miles (2,754 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 11 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via RMF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Caselle (VR) (VRN), Venezia (VE) (VCE) and Orio al Serio (BG) (BGY).