Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
Sharm El Sheikh is one hour ahead of Zurich and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your ZRH to SSH flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
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How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Zurich Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight is P5,809. A round-trip fare right now is P9,287. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ZRH to SSH.
The cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Zurich Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
69.02% of flights leaving from Zurich Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Zurich Airport from central Zurich, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near ZRH? If you're boarding an early flight from Zurich Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Zurich Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SSH instead:
Grab a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car and discover Sharm El Sheikh and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Budget and Sixt are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Sharm El Sheikh Airport around two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to central Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh Airport to the centre of Sharm El Sheikh has a drive time of about 5 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Zurich Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Sharm El Sheikh. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Zurich Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for August if you want to visit Sharm El Sheikh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ZRH to SSH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of Egypt
You've done Sharm El Sheikh, now it's time to discover more of Egypt. Travel about 386 kilometres north-west to Cairo to tick off its leading attractions. From giza pyramids to Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Egypt, head for Giza, roughly 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh. Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed are among the biggest draws.
