Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh (CAI–SSH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CAI–SSH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Cairo and Egyptair lead the route. The flight covers 234 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SM Air Cairo | 28 | 320, ATR | 1h30 | – | – | – |
| MS Egyptair Also: AC, AI, EY, SA, WY | 17 | 738 | 1h | – | Star Alliance | AC, AI, EY, SA, WY |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Sharm El Sheikh from Cairo
| Metric | CAI→SSH | HBE→SSH |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from CAI | – | 116 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 91 | 2 |
| Flight time | 1h | 1h 55m |
Travel Essentials
CAI: EEST · SSH: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Cairo, it's 6:00 PM in Sharm El Sheikh.
Cairo has no direct rail link to the airport yet. Metro Line 3 terminates at Adly Mansour station, still several kilometers short of CAI. From Adly Mansour, taxis or ride-hails cover the remaining distance in 15-20 minutes. Uber and Careem from downtown Cairo to the airport cost EGP 100-200 and take 45-60 minutes outside rush hour. Rush hour (7:00-10:00, 16:00-20:00) on the Ring Road can double that.
Yellow metered taxis charge EGP 150-300 depending on your starting point. Old black-and-white taxis lack meters, so agree on a price before getting in. CTA public buses 356, 400, and 1138 run from central Cairo to the airport (EGP 5-25) but are slow and crowded. Airport shuttle buses from major hotels cost EGP 25-50. For reliability, Uber or Careem with a pre-set fare is the path of least friction.
CAI–SSH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CAI to SSH
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) are connected by nonstop service from Egyptair and Air Cairo. With 91 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CAI to SSH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CAI to SSH ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 234 miles (376 km). There are approximately 91 weekly flights outbound and 106 return, totaling 197 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via RMF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Alexandria (HBE).