SSH
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
Sharm El Sheikh · EgyptICAO HESH
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) is an airport serving Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 27° 58' 38.3" N, 34° 23' 42.0" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 143 feet (44 meters) above sea level. With 18 direct destinations served by 11 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Cairo (GMT+3).
Destinations
18
Airlines
11
Elevation ft
143/ 44m
Africa/Cairo
GMT+3
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Airport Details
IATA Code
SSH
ICAO Code
HESH
City
Sharm El Sheikh
Country
Egypt
Elevation
143 ft
Local Time
09:27 PM (GMT+3)
Coordinates
Latitude:27.9773°
Longitude:34.3950°
Popular Routes from SSH
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LGW | London, United Kingdom | 2,404 mi | 5h 13m | medium-haul | 580 kg | View |
| MAN | Manchester, United Kingdom | 2,555 mi | 5h 40m | long-haul | 617 kg | View |
| BHX | Birmingham, United Kingdom | 2,506 mi | 5h 35m | long-haul | 605 kg | View |
| LTN | London, United Kingdom | 2,435 mi | 5h 17m | medium-haul | 588 kg | View |
| RUH | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 790 mi | 1h 60m | short-haul | 324 kg | View |
| CAI | Cairo, Egypt | 234 mi | 0h 57m | short-haul | 96 kg | View |
| HBE | Alexandria, Egypt | 348 mi | 1h 10m | short-haul | 143 kg | View |
| IST | Istanbul, Turkey | 971 mi | 2h 30m | medium-haul | 244 kg | View |
| JED | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | 526 mi | 1h 30m | short-haul | 216 kg | View |
| STN | London, United Kingdom | 2,413 mi | 5h 14m | medium-haul | 582 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at SSH
11 active airlines serving Sharm El Sheikh International Airport.
Air Bourbon
ZBReunion
Egyptair
MSEgypt
Marysya Airlines
M4Russia
Monarch Airlines
ZBUnited Kingdom
Nas Air
XYSaudi Arabia
Royal Jordanian
RJJordan
Saudi Arabian Airlines
SVSaudi Arabia
Transaero Airlines
UNRussia
Transavia France
TOFrance
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
easyJet
U2United Kingdom
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurghada International Airport | HRG | Hurghada | Egypt | 106 km |
| Eilat Airport | ETH | Elat | Israel | 184 km |
| Aqaba King Hussein International Airport | AQJ | Aqaba | Jordan | 191 km |
| Ovda International Airport | VDA | Ovda | Israel | 224 km |
| Marsa Alam International Airport | RMF | Marsa Alam | Egypt | 269 km |
| Tabuk Airport | TUU | Tabuk | Saudi Arabia | 223 km |
| Al Wajh Domestic Airport | EJH | Wejh | Saudi Arabia | 285 km |
| Luxor International Airport | LXR | Luxor | Egypt | 306 km |
Other Airports in Egypt
Abu Simbel Airport
ABSAbu Simbel
Borg El Arab International Airport
HBEAlexandria
Aswan International Airport
ASWAswan
Assiut International Airport
ATZAsyut
Cairo International Airport
CAICairo
Hurghada International Airport
HRGHurghada
Luxor International Airport
LXRLuxor
Marsa Alam International Airport
RMFMarsa Alam
Sohag International Airport
HMBSohag
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 27° 58' 38.3" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 34° 23' 42.0" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 27.977301
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 34.395000
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Cairo
- UTC Offset
- GMT+3
- Current Local Time
- 09:27 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 143 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 44 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Sharm El Sheikh International Airport?
The IATA code for Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is SSH, and its ICAO code is HESH. The airport is located in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.
How many destinations can you fly to from SSH?
There are 18 direct destinations available from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.
What airlines fly from SSH?
There are 11 airlines operating from SSH, including Air Bourbon, Egyptair, Marysya Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nas Air, and more.
What timezone is Sharm El Sheikh International Airport in?
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is in the Africa/Cairo timezone (GMT+3). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Sharm El Sheikh International Airport?
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport sits at an elevation of 143 feet (44 meters) above sea level.
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