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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
SM811
SM Air Cairo
320
6:15 AM
EET T2
8:45 AM
CET
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W46697
W4 AeroWorld
32Q
5:00 PM
CET TA
9:10 PM
EET
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Sharm El Sheikh to Catania
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,297 mi 3h 30m nonstop -1h behind 20 1-stop hubs

SSH–CTA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Cairo leads the route. The flight covers 1,297 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SSH–CTA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SM Air Cairo 2 320 3h30
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – SM
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SM (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SSH to CTA 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
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SSH to CTA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
946
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Catania is 1 hour behind Sharm El Sheikh.
SSH: EET · CTA: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Sharm El Sheikh, it's 5:00 PM in Catania.
Distance & Flight Time
1,297 mi / 2,087 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 30m.
Visa & Entry

Egyptian passport holders require a Schengen visa to enter Italy. The visa allows stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period and must be obtained from the Italian embassy or VFS visa center in Cairo before travel. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure and issued within the last 10 years. All Arabic-language documents must be translated into Italian and legalized.

SSH–CTA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sharm El Sheikh to Catania route.
Route details
Distance1,297 mi / 2,087 km
Flight time3h 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 3 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: SSH
IATA / ICAOSSH / HESH
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation191 ft / 58 m
Destination: CTA
IATA / ICAOCTA / LICC
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr12.3M
Elevation39 ft / 12 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SSH to CTA flights.
Nonstop flights from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport take approximately 3h 30m. The route covers 1,297 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Cairo.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from SSH to CTA. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SOF, BUD, CDG, STN, BRI, RIX, DUS, IST, FRA, LGW, NAP, FCO, BLQ, BER, MXP, VCE, GVA, AMS, ZRH and KTW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Catania is 1 hour behind Sharm El Sheikh.
Yes, return flights from CTA to SSH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.

Flights from SSH to CTA

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

SSH to CTA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SSH to CTA ranges from 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,297 miles (2,087 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SOF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.