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

• Earliest: departs at 04:55 and lands at 07:48
• Latest: departs at 12:35 and lands at 15:28.

The flight takes about 2h 53m.

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

A nonstop flight from Sharm el-Sheikh to Istanbul Airport takes 2h 53m, 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 Sharm el-Sheikh to Istanbul Airport range from ₪676 to ₪957, with an average of ₪853 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₪676 counts as a good deal.

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

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₪160–₪312 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 and AJet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sharm el-Sheikh to Istanbul Airport 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 Sharm el-Sheikh to Istanbul Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about ₪486.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging ₪127 for economy cars. Top options include:

• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

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

Afternoon 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 Sharm el-Sheikh to Istanbul Airport route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 26m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 53% on flights from Sharm el-Sheikh to Istanbul Airport. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at ₪665 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at ₪1,415, a difference of ₪749.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• Turkish Airlines
• Air Cairo

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

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Catladi Kapi. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

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.