Zurich to Sharm El Sheikh (ZRH–SSH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WK144
WK Edelweiss
320
6:15 PM
EET T1
10:10 PM
CET
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WK141
WK Edelweiss
320
7:05 PM
EET T1
10:55 PM
CET
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Zurich to Sharm El Sheikh
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead 23 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between ZRH and SSH, connecting options are available through 23 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZRH to SSH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,447
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.

Other ways to reach Sharm El Sheikh from Zurich

Nearby airports with service to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport.
Metric ZRH→SSH MXP→SSH
Distance from ZRH 127 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 3
Weekly flights 0 27
Airports within 200 miles of ZRH with service to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Sharm El Sheikh is 1 hour ahead of Zurich.
ZRH: CET · SSH: EET

When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 7:00 PM in Sharm El Sheikh.
Visa & Entry

Swiss passport holders can get an eVisa before departure through visa2egypt.gov.eg or a visa on arrival at Egyptian airports. The single-entry tourist visa costs USD 25 and allows stays up to 30 days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. The eVisa typically processes within 5 business days. Visa on arrival is paid in cash at the bank counter before the immigration desk.

Getting to ZRH

Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.

ZRH–SSH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zurich to Sharm El Sheikh route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: ZRH
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m
Destination: SSH
IATA / ICAOSSH / HESH
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation191 ft / 58 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZRH to SSH flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LXR, AYT, VCE, RIX, CAI, SAW, FCO, GVA, BER, AMS, ATH, BUD, MXP, ARN, BHX, CDG, NAP, JFK, LTN, LGW, MAN, CTA and BRS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sharm El Sheikh is 1 hour ahead of Zurich.
Yes, return flights from SSH to ZRH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MXP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via LXR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ferno (VA) (MXP).