Catania to Sharm El Sheikh (CTA–SSH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MS8248+1
MS Egyptair
320
8:00 PM
CEST
11:00 PM
EEST
2h
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M T W T F S S
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MS8247cs
MS Egyptair
320
3:35 PM
EEST T2
7:00 PM
CEST
4h 25m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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SM811+1
SM Air Cairo
320
6:35 PM
EEST T2
9:00 PM
CEST
3h 25m
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M T W T F S S
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Catania to Sharm El Sheikh
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,297 mi 2h nonstop +1h ahead 31 1-stop hubs

CTA–SSH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Egyptair and AeroWorld lead the route. The flight covers 1,297 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore CTA Routes SSH Routes CTA Live Flights SSH Live Flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CTA–SSH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MS Egyptair 2 320 2h – Star Alliance –
W4 AeroWorld 0 – – – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – MS
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: MS (2 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: W4 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CTA to SSH direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CTA to SSH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,362
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Catania, it's 7:00 PM in Sharm El Sheikh.
Distance & Flight Time
1,297 mi / 2,087 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

CTA–SSH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Catania to Sharm El Sheikh route.
Route details
Distance1,297 mi / 2,087 km
Flight time2h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out / 4 return
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: CTA
Full nameCatania-Fontanarossa Airport
IATA / ICAOCTA / LICC
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr12.3M
Elevation39 ft / 12 m
Destination: SSH
Full nameSharm El Sheikh International Airport
IATA / ICAOSSH / HESH
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation191 ft / 58 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CTA to SSH flights.
Nonstop flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport take approximately 2h. The route covers 1,297 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Egyptair and AeroWorld.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from CTA to SSH. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ATH, OTP, EIN, RIX, ARN, BRI, BGY, IST, FCO, VCE, BLQ, NAP, BUD, BER, ZRH, VRN, MXP, CDG, STN, DUS, BRU, JFK, FRA, SOF, AMS, GVA, LTN, LGW, BHX, MAN and BRS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sharm El Sheikh is 1 hour ahead of Catania.
Yes, return flights from SSH to CTA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 CTA to SSH

Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) are connected by nonstop service from Egyptair and AeroWorld. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CTA to SSH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CTA to SSH ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,297 miles (2,087 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via ATH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.