Travelling from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
Sharm El Sheikh is six hours ahead of Detroit and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you catch your DTW to SSH flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between DTW and SSH:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Queen Alia International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Right now, Rs80,249 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs236,480. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from DTW to SSH. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from DTW to SSH.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The address for DTW is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
75.1% of flights departing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from central Detroit, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near DTW:
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
If you have a late Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near SSH:
Grab a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car and explore Sharm El Sheikh and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Budget and Sixt are popular providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Sharm El Sheikh Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to central Sharm El Sheikh
From Sharm El Sheikh Airport, Sharm El Sheikh is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
The quietest month for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Sharm El Sheikh based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Sharm El Sheikh is August, with the temperature ranging between 27ºC and 38ºC. Lock in your flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from DTW to SSH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC and 22ºC on average.
Explore more of Egypt
Sharm El Sheikh has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Egypt you'll want to see. Around 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh, a visit to Cairo will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili.
If you're ready to explore another side of Egypt, consider Giza, roughly 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh. Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed are among the biggest draws.
