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Sharm El Sheikh International Airport Guide (SSH)

Airport info
Code: SSH
Address:
Ras Nasrani, Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt
Location:

Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport is located 18km (11 miles) northeast of Sharm el-Sheikh.

Number of terminals: 2 Dialling code: +20
Telephone:
(069) 362 3304.
Timezone: GMT +2:00

Here you'll find essential information on Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

Airport news: 

A third terminal is currently under construction, and due for completion during 2012 – a second runway is also planned to enter service at the same time.

Information: 

There are no information desks at Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport, but tour operator representatives are available for arriving holidaymakers.

Driving directions: 

Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport is directly off the main El-Salam highway that runs directly into Sharm el-Sheikh in a south-westerly direction.

Public Transport

Public transport road: 

Most arriving passengers will be transferred directly to their accommodation using transport arranged by their tour operator or hotel. Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport is not particularly geared to the independent traveller and public transport is limited.

Shuttle: Public minibuses operate from outside Arrivals into Sharm el -Sheikh (journey time: 20 minutes), but these generally don't depart until they are full. Expect to haggle over the fare.

Taxi: Regular taxis and tourist taxis (which charge double the fare) operate from Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport. The official regular taxi charges around E£40, but again, negotiation is essential to agree the fare before departing.

Terminal facilities

Money: 

Banking and currency exchange facilities are available.

Food: 

There are several restaurants and snack bars at Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport.

Shopping: 

There are various shops at Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport, including a newsagent/bookstore, souvenir retailers and jewellery shops. Duty-free shopping is also available.

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

There are no business facilities at Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport. Meeting facilities can be found at some of Sharm el-Sheikh's hotels.

Disabled facilities: 

Facilities for disabled travellers are basic. Wheelchairs are available from the airline counters. Travellers requiring assistance should contact their airline prior to departure.

Car parking: 

Short- and long-term secured parking is available outside both terminals.

Car rental: 

Thrifty is represented at Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport. Other providers operate from resort hotels.

Airport hotels

There are no hotels at Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport. All major accommodation options are a 10-minute drive away on the coast, or in the resort itself.

Concorde El Salam Hotel

Boasting views of the Red Sea and a private beach, the Concorde El Salam Hotel offers a choice of dining areas, a sports centre and meeting space. The hotel is a ten-minute drive from Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport.

Telephone: (069) 360 1460.
Coral Sea Sensatori Resort

Coral Sea Sensatori Resort is 4km (2.5 miles) from Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport. The hotel has a dive and water sports centre and a shopping arcade, and is close to the Naama Bay entertainment area.

Telephone: (069) 367 0585/0595.
Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh

The Four Seasons is 8km (5 miles) from Sharm el-Sheikh Airport and the hotel can arrange a limousine service to/from the airport. The hotel has a range of on-site dining options, spa and fitness facilities - including three tennis courts - and provides 24-hour business services.

Telephone: (069) 360 3555.
Hilton Sharks Bay Resort

Equipped with 7 pools, a health club and tennis courts, as well as 11 restaurants, the Hilton Sharks Bay Resort offers resort-style accommodation within 10 minutes of the airport.

Telephone: (069) 360 3333.
Website:
Hyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh Resort

This 5-star resort offers a range of leisure options, including its own souk, evening entertainment and a water sports centre. There is also a choice of 12 restaurants encompassing a variety of cuisines. The hotel is a ten-minute journey from Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport.

Telephone: (069) 360 1234.
Jolie Ville Golf and Resort

The Jolie Ville Golf and Resort is 5km (3 miles) from Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport. It provides a range of entertainment and leisure facilities (including an 18-hole golf course), as well as extensive dining options.

Telephone: (069) 360 3200.
Sheraton Sharm Hotel

Sheraton Sharm Hotel is located on its own private beach along the Al Pasha Coast, 10-minutes' drive from Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport. The hotel has a range of on-site dining options, as well as entertainment and leisure facilities.

Telephone: (069) 360 2070.