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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Edinburgh to Sharm el-Sheikh:

• Earliest: departs at 11:35 and lands at 17:10
• Latest: departs at 11:35 and lands at 17:10.

The flight takes about 5h 35m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Edinburgh to Sharm el-Sheikh:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Edinburgh to Sharm el-Sheikh takes 5h 35m, covering 2,677 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Edinburgh to Sharm el-Sheikh range from £250 to £389, with an average of £324 over the past 12 months. Anything below £250 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £228 return via London Gatwick (LGW), compared with £318 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £75–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by easyJet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £109 to £912. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Edinburgh to Sharm el-Sheikh are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £285, which is 57% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from Edinburgh to Sharm el-Sheikh usually depart from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) and arrive at Sharm El Sheikh Intl (SSH).

One-stop flights from Edinburgh to Sharm el-Sheikh most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 57% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 26% of one-stop connections
• London Gatwick (LGW) – 17% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 44% on flights from Edinburgh to Sharm el-Sheikh. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £241 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £423, a difference of £182.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only easyJet operates flights between Edinburgh and Sharm el-Sheikh.

Flying via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 09m, compared to 12h 11m via London Gatwick (LGW) and 13h 02m via Istanbul (IST).

Sharm el-Sheikh is 2 hours ahead of Edinburgh (Eastern European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Ras Umm Sid is one of the most viewed places in Sharm el-Sheikh on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Edinburgh to Sharm el-Sheikh flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• easyJet: a checked bag in Economy class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.