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

• Turkish Airlines
• Air Cairo

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

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.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Sharm el-Sheikh to Istanbul Airport.

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

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Wizz Air and Ajet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

On the Sharm el-Sheikh to Istanbul Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 35%. Saturday is the cheapest day at C$ 295 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at C$ 454 – a C$ 158 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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 Sharm el-Sheikh to Istanbul Airport route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 27 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sharm el-Sheikh to Istanbul Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Taksim, and Istanbul City Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 4:55 am and lands at 7:47 am
• Latest: departs at 12:45 pm and lands at 3:37 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 52m.

A direct flight from Sharm el-Sheikh to Istanbul Airport takes 2h 52m, 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 Sharm el-Sheikh to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 192, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Sharm el-Sheikh to Istanbul Airport flights. 94% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon 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.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 15 for economy cars. Top options include:
• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Round-trip flights from Sharm el-Sheikh to Istanbul Airport range from C$ 338 to C$ 453, with an average of C$ 380 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 338 counts as a good deal.