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

• Earliest: departs at 00:30 and lands at 01:44
• Latest: departs at 23:30 and lands at 00:44.

The flight takes about 1h 14m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Cairo to Sharm el-Sheikh.

A direct flight from Cairo to Sharm el-Sheikh takes 1h 14m, covering 604 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Cairo to Sharm el-Sheikh range from ₹ 13,776 to ₹ 19,444, with an average of ₹ 15,926 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 13,776 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the ₹ 15,926 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average ₹ 15,940 return, compared with ₹ 49,212 via a stopover through Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED).

Air Cairo is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Egyptair has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Cairo to Sharm el-Sheikh flights are:

• Air Cairo: 77% on time
• Egyptair: 75% on time
• Nile Air: 40% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 76% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 3,880–₹ 9,450 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Egyptair and Air Cairo. Other aircraft seen on the route include ATR 42 / ATR 72 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Cairo to Sharm el-Sheikh flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Night flights for 22%, and Evening flights for 11%.

One-way fares from Cairo to Sharm el-Sheikh are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 10,660, which is 21% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from Cairo to Sharm el-Sheikh usually depart from Cairo (CAI) and arrive at Sharm El Sheikh Intl (SSH).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 Cairo to Sharm el-Sheikh route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 28m.

Connecting flights from Cairo to Sharm el-Sheikh most commonly pass through:

• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 67% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 33% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Cairo to Sharm el-Sheikh. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 15,405 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at ₹ 16,728, a difference of ₹ 1,323.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

4 airlines operate flights between Cairo and Sharm el-Sheikh. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Egyptair
• Air Cairo
• Nile Air
• Neos Air

Flying via Istanbul (IST) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 14m, compared to 14h 49m via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED).

Among airlines operating Cairo to Sharm el-Sheikh flights:

• Air Cairo: offers free seat selection
• Egyptair: 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:

• Air Cairo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Egyptair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Nile Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

Yes. Cairo International Airport (CAI) offers wheelchair assistance through public relations representatives at the departure and arrival areas. The airport also provides golf buggies to transfer passengers with disabilities to the terminals and has accessible washrooms.