Flying from Bologna International Airport (BLQ) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Bologna International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport is 3 hours 50 minutes.
Sharm El Sheikh is one hour ahead of Bologna and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Each week, there are seven Bologna International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flights. If you want to take off as soon as possible, select the 06:00 Neos flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 21:00 with Neos.
Leave plenty of time to catch your BLQ to SSH flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like June? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Neos is your gateway to discovering Sharm El Sheikh (and perhaps some other great parts of Egypt!). Browse the direct flights from Bologna International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most passengers choose to fly with Neos on this route.
With an impressive 81.25% of services arriving on schedule, Neos has the best on-time record for BLQ to SSH flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bologna International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between BLQ and SSH:
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Handy information about Bologna International Airport (BLQ)
81% of flights leaving Bologna International Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from BLQ.
Bologna International Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Bologna. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to BLQ? If you've booked an early flight from Bologna International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Consider booking a hotel near SSH if you're catching a late Bologna International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Budget or Sixt and explore beyond Sharm El Sheikh's main sights.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Sharm El Sheikh Airport around two weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
The quietest month for a flight from Bologna International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Sharm El Sheikh based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When reserving your flight from Bologna International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Sharm El Sheikh, with temperatures ranging from 27ºC to 38ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 11ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BLQ to SSH sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is just one of the many places in Egypt waiting to be explored after you've seen Sharm El Sheikh. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Gizeh Plateau, TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile.
Giza is another well-known destination in Egypt and is around 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh. No journey is complete without seeing Great Sphinx of Giza, Great Pyramid of Giza and Khufu Pyramid.