The Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (IATA: SSH, ICAO: HESH) is the only airport serving the city of Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt.
The airport in Sharm El Sheikh is the third biggest in Egypt with more than 9 million people transiting it every year. Its location makes it an attractive gateway for tourists worldwide who come to spend their holidays in the region.
The Sharm El Sheikh International Airport has well-established connections with important locations from all over the world. One of the most visited cities in Egypt is easy to reach by charter jet from 39 destinations in no less than 14 countries.
Flying privately to Sharm El Sheikh is possible from numerous places in Europe. You can reach Sharm El Sheikh in luxurious conditions onboard a charter flight. High-end air traveling facilities are also available when you opt to fly out of Sharm El Sheikh Airport and towards domestic destinations or to the Middle East.
Prime Jet Services will arrange your private jet flight to Sharm El Sheikh Airport and ensure that you benefit from bespoke travel conditions and top-quality amenities.
The Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is located in the Sinai Peninsula, and it was established by the Israel Air Force in 1968 when the region was still under Israeli control. Following the Egypt–Israel Peace Treaty in 1979 and the subsequent Israeli withdrawal from the area, the Egyptian authorities transformed it into a civilian airport.
In the early 2000s, the airport in Sharm El Sheikh went through a major overhaul that saw it reach the highest standards of modernization. The airport now has two terminals, two asphalt runways, and can accommodate as many as 9.5 million passengers per year.
Expansion plans are underway to increase annual capacity to 20 million and add more gates to the 12 transit gates present at the moment.
Between 2015 and 2019, the number of passengers decreased significantly due to the downing of Metrojet Flight 9268 on 31 October 2015. However, since then, the Sharm El Sheikh airport enhanced its security measures, and major airlines have started using it regularly again.
The Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is located at 44m (143ft) above sea level, and it is easy to access by car or bus shuttles. Additional amenities include high-end facilities, food courts, a large Duty-Free area, and luxurious VIP lounges.
The Sharm El Sheikh Airport is located just 9 km away from the city of Sharm El Sheikh, and it is a popular arrival and departure spot for the many tourists, but also ex-pats and business people living and working in the area.
Sharm El Sheikh Airport Specifications
● IATA: SSH
● ICAO: HESH
● 2 Runways
● Runway 1 length (Asphalt): 3,081 m (10,108 ft.)
● Runway 2 length (Asphalt): 3,081 m (10,108 ft.)
Distances from the Sharm El Sheikh Airport in Sharm El Sheikh to:
● Sharm El Sheikh City Center: approx. 9 km
● Naama Bay: approx. 12 km
When you fly to Sharm El Sheikh by private jet you benefit from exclusive benefits, VIP assistance, and high-class comfort. You get to skip the waiting lines at the airport, go through a quick and simple boarding process, and receive free transport from the terminal to the plane.
From Sharm El Sheikh Airport, you can easily reach almost every important destination in Europe and the Middle East. You can book charter flights from Sharm El Sheikh to London, Rome, Berlin, Istanbul, Riyadh, Medina, and many more, all onboard a stylish private aircraft equipped with state of the art amenities.
If you wish to travel in Egypt, you can fly privately to domestic destinations like Cairo, Luxor, or Alexandria among many others while enjoying some of the best luxury conditions that air travel has to offer.
Here are some of the main places where you can get from Sharm El Sheikh on a personal aircraft:
● Sharm El Sheikh to Istanbul - approx. 2 hours and 50 minutes
● Sharm El Sheikh to Berlin – approx. 4 hours and 35 minutes
● Sharm El Sheikh to Rome – approx. 4 hours
● Sharm El Sheikh to London - approx. 5 hours and 40 minutes
● Sharm El Sheikh to Riyadh– approx. 2 hours and 15 minutes
● Sharm El Sheikh to Medina– approx. 1 hour and 15 minutes
● Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo - approx. 1 hour
● Sharm El Sheikh to Alexandria - approx. 1 hour and 10 minutes
● Sharm El Sheikh to Luxor – approx. 45 minutes
● Sharm El Sheikh to
Hurghada – approx. 45 minutes
If you choose to fly in or out of Sharm El Sheikh by private jet, you receive exclusive access to outstanding facilities. Here are some of the many amenities and passenger features that you will benefit when booking a charter flight to Sharm El Sheikh with Prime Jet Services:
● Airport Transfer
● Luxury Car Rental
● Hotel Booking
● Restaurant Reservations
● Access to VIP lounges
● Separate boarding
● Free WI-FI
● Catering
● Television and multimedia
● Private VIP assistance
● Access to conference rooms
Flying privately to Sharm El Sheikh will have you pass through the security control and registration areas at the airport quickly and hassle-free.
You will also benefit from fast and exclusive transport from the terminal to your private jet. Onboard of the aircraft you get to lounge and experience high-class charter traveling conditions of the best possible quality.
When you fly by private jet to Sharm El Sheikh, you also benefit from limousine transfer on request. This way, you can avoid public transport, or getting stuck in traffic. Our premium shuttle services offer VIP conditions for anyone who chooses to travel to Sharm El Sheikh onboard a Prime Jet Services aircraft.
A private flight to Sharm El Sheikh is the ideal opportunity to explore one of the most appealing tourist destinations in the world.
Sharm El Sheikh abounds in leisure opportunities. With 5-star holiday resorts and high-end entertainment, this Egyptian city offers some of the best and most luxurious vacation packages in the region.
The rich history of Sharm El Sheikh has gifted the city with numerous tourist attractions and sightseeing landmarks. If you enjoy scuba diving and other water sports, then Sharm El Sheikh is the place for you. This area is renowned for snorkeling, windsurfing, kite surfing, parasailing, boating, and canoeing.
However, if your reason for flying a charter jet to Sharm El Sheikh is business-related, you will not be disappointed. The city is also a hub for commerce, finances, and diplomatic meetings.
Sharm El Sheikh is home to nearly 73,000 people. However, that number is frequently tripled by the tourists who choose to spend their holidays here.
There are numerous places to see and things to do once you get to Sharm El Sheikh by private jet. The city abounds in high-end restaurants, luxury shopping centers, state of the art hotels, and impressive sightseeing attractions.
Prime Jet Services will arrange your
private jet flight to Sharm El Sheikh in optimal travel conditions bespoke to your requirements.