Sharm El Sheikh International Airport serves the southern Sinai resort area and handles a mix of scheduled and large seasonal charter traffic. Passenger volumes fluctuate strongly with the tourist season; the airport is the main gateway for Sharm’s resort areas.
Getting to and From Sharm El Sheikh International Airport #
The most common onward transport is pre‑booked hotel transfer or taxi from the arrivals forecourt; journeys to central resort areas such as Naama Bay or Hadaba typically take 15-30 minutes depending on destination. There are also shared shuttles and private transfer operators; public bus options are limited for most resort transfers. Arrange return transfers with your hotel for predictable timing.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport #
The airport provides the basic services expected at a resort gateway: cafes and kiosks in arrivals and departures, currency exchange and ATMs, and medical/first‑aid facilities. Wi‑Fi is usually available but can be limited in speed or free‑time. Duty‑free is present on international departures.
Tips for Sharm El Sheikh International Airport #
- If your hotel offers an airport transfer, use the hotel transfer rather than hailing a street taxi on arrival - transfers are common and reliable for resorts.
- Carry small denominations of Egyptian pounds for quick payments; official taxi desks in arrivals can issue a fixed‑fare receipt.
- Check visa requirements before travel - many nationalities use e‑visa or visa‑on‑arrival schemes; have documents ready at immigration.
Weather & Climate near Sharm El Sheikh International Airport #
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in August) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 13°C to 38°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 13° - 22° | 18° | 0 mm | mostly sunny | 49% | 3.4 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.5h |
| February | Ideal | 14° - 23° | 19° | 1 mm | mostly sunny | 46% | 3.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.1h |
| March | Ideal | 16° - 26° | 21° | 2 mm | clear | 43% | 3.8 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 20° - 30° | 25° | 0 mm | mostly sunny | 38% | 4.1 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.7h |
| May | Ideal | 23° - 34° | 29° | 0 mm | mostly sunny | 35% | 3.9 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 13.4h |
| June | Ideal | 26° - 37° | 31° | 0 mm | clear | 33% | 4.3 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 13.7h |
| July | Ideal | 27° - 37° | 32° | 0 mm | clear | 35% | 3.6 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 13.6h |
| August | Ideal | 28° - 38° | 33° | 0 mm | clear | 37% | 3.8 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 13.0h |
| September | Ideal | 26° - 36° | 31° | 0 mm | clear | 40% | 3.5 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 22° - 31° | 27° | 1 mm | clear | 44% | 3.5 m/s | 1.5 high | 11.4h |
| November | Ideal | 18° - 27° | 23° | 0 mm | clear | 46% | 3.4 m/s | 1.0 high | 10.7h |
| December | Ideal | 15° - 24° | 19° | 1 mm | clear | 49% | 3.4 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.3h |
