Bristol to Sharm El Sheikh (BRS–SSH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
No flights match your filters.
No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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.
BRS–SSH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. easyJet and TUI Airways lead the route. The flight covers 2,507 miles in approximately 5h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 easyJet | 2 | 320 | 5h30 | – | – | – |
| BY TUI Airways | 1 | 7M8 | 5h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Sharm El Sheikh from Bristol
| Metric | BRS→SSH | BHX→SSH | LTN→SSH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BRS | – | 85 mi | 106 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Flight time | 5h 28m | 5h 15m | 5h 30m |
Travel Essentials
BRS: BST · SSH: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Bristol, 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.
BRS–SSH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BRS to SSH
Bristol Airport (BRS) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) are connected by nonstop service from easyJet and TUI Airways. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BRS to SSH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BRS to SSH is about 5 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,507 miles (4,035 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 7 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Milan Malpensa, Glasgow and Naples. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX), Luton, Luton (LTN) and London (LGW).