Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
Airport Airport
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.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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April
April is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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May
May is hot with highs of 34°C and lows of 23°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is hot with highs of 37°C and lows of 26°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is hot with highs of 37°C and lows of 27°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is the hottest month with highs of 38°C and lows of 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 26°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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