Sharm El Sheikh Airport Departures

Departure schedules at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) change by season and by airline, so check your specific flight directly with the carrier or a live flight-tracker rather than relying on a fixed list.

As with most Egyptian airports, arrive at least 3 hours before an international departure and around 2 hours before a domestic one — check-in queues and security can take longer than expected during peak season or early-morning charter waves.

If you're travelling from a hotel or resort near Sharm El Sheikh, book your airport transfer with a comfortable buffer before check-in closes, especially if you're travelling during high season when road traffic near the airport can be heavier than usual.

Sphinx Airport handles the hotel-to-airport leg for departures from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport as part of our fixed-price transfer network — your driver plans the pickup time around your flight, not the other way around.

Double-check baggage allowances with your airline before you leave for Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, since excess-baggage fees at the airport counter are usually higher than paying in advance online.