Heraklion to Sharm El Sheikh (HER–SSH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

HER Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 26 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between HER and SSH. Nearest airports to HER with scheduled service: Sitia Airport (JSH, 53 mi) · Chania International Airport (CHQ, 59 mi) · Santorini International Airport (JTR, 75 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MXP Ferno (VA) 8h 14m FRU2W4 → NOU2W4 Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Sharm El Sheikh flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 9h 42m A3AFGQ → U2 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Sharm El Sheikh flights
FCO Rome 9h 48m NOW4 → W4 Rome (FCO) to Sharm El Sheikh flights
BGY Orio al Serio (BG) 12h 15m FRNO → SM Orio al Serio (BG) (BGY) to Sharm El Sheikh flights
BRU Zaventem 12h 45m GQSNTB → TB Zaventem (BRU) to Sharm El Sheikh flights
BUD Budapest 13h 35m W6 → W6 Budapest (BUD) to Sharm El Sheikh flights
MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester 13h 35m BYLSU2 → BYU2 Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) to Sharm El Sheikh flights
LGW London 14h 40m BABYLS → BYU2 London (LGW) to Sharm El Sheikh flights
ZRH Zurich 14h 50m A3CSDE → WK Zurich (ZRH) to Sharm El Sheikh flights
BER Berlin 17h A3DEEW → U2 Berlin (BER) to Sharm El Sheikh flights
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Heraklion to Sharm El Sheikh
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between HER and SSH, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HER to SSH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
BRI ~6h 30m NAP ~7h 0m VRN ~7h 50m MXP ~8h 14m CDG ~9h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,402
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sharm El Sheikh from Heraklion

Nearby airports with service to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport.
Metric HER→SSH ATH→SSH
Distance from HER – 192 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Sharm El Sheikh flights
Airports within 200 miles of HER with service to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Sharm El Sheikh is 0 hours the same as Heraklion.
HER: EEST · SSH: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Heraklion, it's 6:00 PM in Sharm El Sheikh.
Visa & Entry

Greek passport holders need a visa for Egypt. The easiest option is a single-entry eVisa, which you can apply for online at least 5 days before travel. It allows stays of up to 30 days. A visa on arrival is also available at major airports for $25 (single entry). Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your entry date.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

HER–SSH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Heraklion to Sharm El Sheikh route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HER
Full nameHeraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
IATA / ICAOHER / LGIR
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation115 ft / 35 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 HER to SSH flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Milan Malpensa, Charles de Gaulle and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SSH and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Nearby alternatives include ATH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Milan Malpensa, Charles de Gaulle and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Spata-Artemida (ATH).