Travelling from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Riyadh Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 20 minutes.
Sharm El Sheikh is one hour behind Riyadh and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Choose from five weekly Riyadh Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flights. The 12:05 departure with Saudia is the earliest flight you can take. Flynas operates the latest service of the day at 17:50.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your RUH to SSH flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Saudia has direct flights from Riyadh Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Sharm El Sheikh — and maybe even more of Egypt if your schedule allows.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Saudia on this route.
Saudia is the most punctual carrier operating RUH to SSH flights. An exceptional 94.44% of its departures on this route land on time.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Riyadh Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RUH and SSH:
Jeddah Airport
Cairo Airport
Bahrain Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
P6,816 is the lowest price for a one-way Riyadh Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. A return flight starts from P13,264. These prices can change depending on availability.
Book 11 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from RUH to SSH.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Riyadh Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from RUH to SSH.
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Handy information about Riyadh Airport (RUH)
85% of flights leaving Riyadh Airport reach their destination on time. Given its strong performance rating, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from RUH.
Central Riyadh to Riyadh Airport is around 32 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.
Want a place to stay before your flight from Riyadh Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport? Consider Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel. Get a good night's rest here before making your way to RUH.
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Riyadh Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SSH instead:
Grab a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car and explore Sharm El Sheikh and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Budget and Sixt are top outlets you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Sharm El Sheikh Airport around two weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
April is the most popular month for flights from Riyadh Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Sharm El Sheikh in March.
The warmest month in Sharm El Sheikh is August, with the temperature ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Book your flights from Riyadh Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RUH to SSH in January. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of Egypt
Sharm El Sheikh is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Egypt waiting to be explored. About 386 kilometers north-west of Sharm El Sheikh, a trip to Cairo will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Gizeh Plateau, TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile.
Giza is another essential stop in Egypt and is around 386 kilometers north-west of Sharm El Sheikh. No journey is complete without experiencing Great Sphinx of Giza, Great Pyramid of Giza and Khufu Pyramid.