Travelling from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport is 4 hours 50 minutes.
Sharm El Sheikh's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Sharm El Sheikh one hour ahead of Dusseldorf.
Flights from DUS to SSH start at 19:40 — the earliest with Air Cairo. The last service of the day is at 19:40 with Air Cairo. In total, there are three weekly Dusseldorf International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your DUS to SSH flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Getting to Sharm El Sheikh (and then seeing more of Egypt!) is a cinch with Air Cairo. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Air Cairo on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dusseldorf International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between DUS and SSH include:
Antalya Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Dusseldorf International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight is Rs27,271. A return ticket is currently Rs50,117. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book one month before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from DUS to SSH.
The cheapest month for flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from DUS to SSH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
Handy information about Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
78.28% of flights that take off from Dusseldorf International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Dusseldorf International Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Dusseldorf. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near DUS. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
If you're getting in on a late Dusseldorf International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near SSH:
Pick up a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car and discover Sharm El Sheikh and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Budget and Sixt are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Sharm El Sheikh Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
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 drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Sharm El Sheikh. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for August if you want to go to Sharm El Sheikh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 27ºC and 38ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 11ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap tickets from DUS to SSH around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Sharm El Sheikh. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili.
Around 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh, Giza is another essential stop in Egypt. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed.
