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Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

IATA SSHICAO HESH🇪🇬 Sharm El Sheikh
Coordinates
27.9773°N, 34.3947°E
Elevation
191 ft (58 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
EG-JS
Time zone
Cairo(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
4.5° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:30
Sunrise
05:56
Sunset
19:42
Civil dusk
20:08

About 13h 46m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is an international airport located in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. It is the third-busiest airport in Egypt after Cairo International Airport and Hurghada International Airport and one of the busiest airports in the Middle East. Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport has two main passenger terminals, with the larger terminal, handling most international flights, and the other terminal, which is primarily used for domestic flights.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

HESH

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04R / 22L10,108 ft / 3,081 m148 ftAspLightedOpen
04L / 22R10,108 ft / 3,081 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPRADAR121.100 MHz
GNDGND121.900 MHz
RDORDO317.500 MHz
TWRTWR118.900 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (18)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Sharm El Sheikh International Airport?

The ICAO code for Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is HESH, and its IATA code is SSH.

Where is Sharm El Sheikh International Airport located?

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is large airport located in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, at an elevation of 191 ft (58 m).

How many runways does Sharm El Sheikh International Airport have?

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 10,108 ft / 3,081 m.

Which airlines fly to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Sharm El Sheikh International Airport include Air Bourbon, Egyptair, Marysya Airlines, Nas Air, Royal Jordanian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, among 12 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport?

Historical data lists 18 nonstop destinations from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Sharm El Sheikh International Airport in?

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is in the Africa/Cairo time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is approximately 4.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Sharm El Sheikh International Airport?

The nearest airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is Tiran Island Airfield (SA-0086), about 10.8 nm to the e, followed by At Tur Airport and Saint Catherine International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Sharm El Sheikh International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.