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

• Earliest: departs at 02:10 and lands at 04:57
• Latest: departs at 16:10 and lands at 18:57.

The flight takes about 2h 47m.

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

A nonstop flight from Istanbul Airport to Sharm el-Sheikh takes 2h 47m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Sharm el-Sheikh range from ₪674 to ₪926, with an average of ₪752 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₪674 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 22% above the ₪752 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average ₪750 round-trip, compared to ₪1,277 via a layover through Cairo (CAI).

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

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₪65–₪312 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

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

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to Sharm el-Sheikh are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₪512, which is 21% above the typical average for this route.

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

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 three months, with delays averaging 1h 26m.

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Sharm el-Sheikh. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₪718 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at ₪815, a difference of ₪97.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Turkish Airlines
• Air Cairo

Sharm el-Sheikh is 1 hour behind Istanbul Airport (Eastern European Time vs Turkey Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Cairo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Egyptair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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