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2 airlines operate flights between Istanbul Airport and Sharm el-Sheikh. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Turkish Airlines
• Air Cairo

Flights from Istanbul Airport to Sharm el-Sheikh usually depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at Sharm El Sheikh Intl (SSH).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Cairo: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Egyptair: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 354 round-trip, compared to C$ 643 via a layover through Cairo (CAI).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 29–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Pegasus Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321 (sharklets) variants.

Most connecting flights from Istanbul Airport to Sharm el-Sheikh pass through Cairo (CAI), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Istanbul Airport to Sharm el-Sheikh route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 324 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at C$ 385, a difference of C$ 61. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Istanbul Airport to Sharm el-Sheikh route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 25 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Istanbul Airport to Sharm el-Sheikh flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Istanbul Airport to Sharm el-Sheikh:

• Earliest: departs at 2:05 am and lands at 4:50 am
• Latest: departs at 4:10 pm and lands at 6:55 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 45m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 18% above the route average of C$ 355. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Sharm el-Sheikh takes 2h 45m, covering 2,518 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to Sharm el-Sheikh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 148, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Istanbul Airport to Sharm el-Sheikh flights. 93% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Sharm el-Sheikh range from C$ 313 to C$ 443, with an average of C$ 355 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 313 counts as a good deal.