Istanbul to Sharm El Sheikh (IST–SSH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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IST–SSH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 973 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 54 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK Turkish Airlines Also: MS | 14 | 32Q, 73H | 1h45 | – | Star Alliance | MS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Sharm El Sheikh from Istanbul
| Metric | IST→SSH | SAW→SSH |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from IST | – | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 21 | 24 |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 1h 40m |
Travel Essentials
IST: +03 · SSH: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Sharm El Sheikh.
Turkish passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Egypt for tourism purposes. The visa is single-entry, valid for 30 days, and costs $25 paid at the visa counter before immigration in cash (USD, EUR, or GBP accepted). Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. An e-visa is also available through visa2egypt.gov.eg, processed within 3 to 5 working days, costing $25 for single entry or $60 for multiple entry.
At Cairo International Airport (CAI), buy the visa sticker at one of the bank counters before passport control, then proceed to the immigration desk. The process takes 15 to 30 minutes depending on queue length. For stays beyond 30 days, extend your visa at the Mugamma building in Tahrir Square, Cairo, or at a passport office in other governorates. The extension costs about EGP 700 (roughly TRY 770).
Direct flights from Istanbul (IST) to Cairo run about 2 hours 30 minutes on Turkish Airlines and EgyptAir. Istanbul to Hurghada (HRG) and Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) run about 2 hours 45 minutes, with seasonal service expanding during summer. Egypt uses the Egyptian pound (EGP), trading at roughly 1.1 EGP per TRY 1. ATMs are common in cities and resort areas. Card payments work at hotels, malls, and tourist restaurants. Uber and Careem operate in Cairo, Alexandria, and Hurghada.
Istanbul Metro M11 Gayrettepe–İstanbul Havalimanı line connects the airport to the broader metro network; from Gayrettepe (Mecidiyeköy/Levent area) the journey is about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart). The line runs roughly 5am to midnight.Havaist express buses serve Taksim, Kadıköy, and other major hubs (₺50–80, 45–90 minutes depending on traffic). Taxis use a meter; expect ₺400–600 from Taksim or Sultanahmet. The airport is 35km northwest of the city; traffic on the O-7 motorway can be severe during peak hours.
IST–SSH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Istanbul to Sharm El Sheikh
Istanbul to Sharm El Sheikh covers about 1,200 km with nonstop flights taking just over 2 hours. Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines both serve the route, with frequency increasing during Turkish holiday periods and winter months. The route is heavily leisure-oriented, feeding Turkish demand for Red Sea beach and diving holidays.
Sharm El Sheikh sits at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula with year-round warm weather and some of the world's best-known dive sites. The airport is 18 km from the main hotel strip at Naama Bay. Most hotels offer transfer service. This is one of the shortest beach-resort routes from Istanbul, competing with Antalya-region domestic flights for Turkish holiday traffic.