Travelling from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Baghdad International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Sharm El Sheikh's timezone is UTC+2, making Sharm El Sheikh one hour behind Baghdad.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your BGW to SSH flight.
Flying during a peak time like September? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Sharm El Sheikh (and then seeing more of Egypt!) is a breeze with Iraqi Airways. This popular airline offers direct flights from Baghdad International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Iraqi Airways on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Baghdad International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BGW and SSH:
Istanbul Airport
Cairo Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
P19,136 is the lowest price for a one-way Baghdad International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. A return flight starts from P25,083. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BGW to SSH if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Baghdad International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from BGW to SSH.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Baghdad International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
Handy information about Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
78% of flights departing from Baghdad International Airport reach their destination on time.
Baghdad International Airport is around 19 kilometers from central Baghdad. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Need a handy place to stay before your flight from Baghdad International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport? Palm Hotel and Baghdad Intl. Airport Hotel are near BGW. They're a particularly great choice if you're jetting out early.
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Baghdad International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SSH instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Budget or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of Sharm El Sheikh and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Sharm El Sheikh Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to central Sharm El Sheikh
From Sharm El Sheikh Airport, Sharm El Sheikh is approximately 14 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
The quietest month for a flight from Baghdad International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Sharm El Sheikh based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Sharm El Sheikh is August, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Book your flights from Baghdad International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from BGW to SSH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of Egypt
Sharm El Sheikh is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Egypt just waiting to be explored. Around 386 kilometers north-west of Sharm El Sheikh, a visit to Cairo will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Gizeh Plateau, TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile.
Giza is another well-known destination in Egypt and is around 386 kilometers north-west of Sharm El Sheikh. No trip is complete without a visit to Great Sphinx of Giza, Great Pyramid of Giza and Khufu Pyramid.
