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Among airlines operating London Gatwick Airport to Sharm el-Sheikh flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection
• Wizz Air: offers free seat selection

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

3 airlines operate flights between London Gatwick Airport and Sharm el-Sheikh. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• easyJet
• Wizz Air
• British Airways

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sharm el-Sheikh usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Sharm El Sheikh Intl (SSH).

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

• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Wizz Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• TUI Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sharm el-Sheikh:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £215 return via Rome Fiumicino (FCO), compared with £294 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £44–£74 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 and TUI Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

One-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sharm el-Sheikh most commonly connect through:

• Milan Malpensa (MXP) – 82% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 2% of one-stop connections

Milan Malpensa (MXP) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 30% on the London Gatwick Airport to Sharm el-Sheikh route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £242 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £344, a difference of £102. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London Gatwick Airport to Sharm el-Sheikh route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 37 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Gatwick Airport to Sharm el-Sheikh flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 08:00 and lands at 13:25
• Latest: departs at 14:20 and lands at 19:45.

The flight takes about 5h 25m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 2% below the route average of £291. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Sharm el-Sheikh takes 5h 25m, covering 2,401 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.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Sharm el-Sheikh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £137, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 22m, compared to 9h 25m via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) and 9h 31m via Istanbul (IST).

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

Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sharm el-Sheikh range from £183 to £419, with an average of £291 over the past 12 months. Anything below £183 counts as a good deal.