Flying from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Geneva Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 25 minutes.
Sharm El Sheikh's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Sharm El Sheikh one hour ahead of Geneva.
Your GVA to SSH flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Jetting into Sharm El Sheikh (and then exploring more of Egypt!) is a breeze with easyJet. This popular carrier has direct flights from Geneva Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
EasyJet is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
EasyJet is the most punctual carrier operating GVA to SSH flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Geneva Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between GVA and SSH:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Hurghada Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Currently, $78 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Geneva Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $169. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from GVA to SSH by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Geneva Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from GVA to SSH is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Geneva Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
Handy information about Geneva Airport (GVA)
77% of flights that depart Geneva Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Geneva Airport from central Geneva, it takes about 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 10 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near GVA? If you're catching an early flight from Geneva Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Reserve a hotel close to SSH if you're on a late Geneva Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Avis, Budget or Sixt and discover more of Sharm El Sheikh and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Sharm El Sheikh Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to central Sharm El Sheikh
From Sharm El Sheikh Airport, Sharm El Sheikh is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Geneva Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Sharm El Sheikh. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Sharm El Sheikh is August, with the temperature ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Book your flights from Geneva Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from GVA to SSH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of Egypt
You've done Sharm El Sheikh, now it's time to discover other parts of Egypt. Travel about 386 kilometres north-west to Cairo to check off its popular sights. From Gizeh Plateau to TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile, your itinerary will be busy.
Giza is another standout destination in Egypt and is around 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh. No trip is complete without dropping by Great Sphinx of Giza, Great Pyramid of Giza and Khufu Pyramid.