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Several routes operate from every airport in London, though no direct flights are currently available. SWISS Airlines offers flights from London Heathrow with a single stopover in Zurich. Pegasus Airlines operates single-stopover flights from London Stansted Airport that fly through Istanbul. Wizz Air provides flights from London Gatwick with one stopover in Milan en route, while Vueling offers flights from Gatwick with a stopover in Rome.

There are two ways to get to the city centre from the airport if you're not hiring a car. The quickest but most costly is to take a taxi from in front of the arrival terminals, which will take less than 10min to get you to the city. The most affordable option is the minibus, which you can catch from the bus stop next to Terminal 1, usually taking around 15min.

There are no on-site hotels currently available at Sharm El Sheikh airport, but several nearby hotels offer complimentary transit when you book a room with them. The Concorde El Salam Hotel is a popular choice. It provides a variety of amenities, including a spa and exercise facilities, and it's also close to the beach.

As a British citizen, you'll need a visa to enter Egypt and visit Sharm El Sheikh. You can apply for these visas online or at the nearest consulate, and it typically takes a few days for you to be issued one. The maximum visa length is three months. You can apply for a visa on arrival at approved bank kiosks before security, but we advise you to arrange a visa beforehand.

Among airlines operating London 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 and Sharm el-Sheikh. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• easyJet
• Wizz Air
• British Airways

Flights from London to Sharm el-Sheikh may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually 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 to Sharm el-Sheikh:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £226 return via Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA), compared with £285 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £36–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 52% of one-stop connections
• Milan Malpensa (MXP) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Cairo (CAI) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 7% of one-stop connections

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the London to Sharm el-Sheikh route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £292 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £361, a difference of £69. 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 to Sharm el-Sheikh route, 26% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 41 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London 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 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% above the route average of £301. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London to Sharm el-Sheikh takes 5h 25m, covering 2,410 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 to Sharm el-Sheikh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £108, which is 34% 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 Naples (NAP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 12m, compared to 8h 46m via Cairo (CAI) and 9h 24m via Istanbul (IST).

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

Return flights from London to Sharm el-Sheikh range from £187 to £438, with an average of £301 over the past 12 months. Anything below £187 counts as a good deal.