Flying from Milan to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): What you need to know
You can choose from a variety of airports when organising your flight from Milan to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH). Check out your options for departing Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN).
Around 4 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Milan to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight.
Sharm El Sheikh is one hour ahead of Milan. Sharm El Sheikh Airport is located in Sharm El Sheikh, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
With 20 direct flights a week between the two airports, Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) is the busiest route. Neos operates the earliest flight at 6am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest departure from MXP to SSH is with Neos at 7:30pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Milan to SSH.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Milan to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) can be booked from this terminal.
At MXP, there's a variety of carriers operating direct flights from Milan to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, including:
easyJet is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from MXP to SSH.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Milan to SSH. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these airports:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Milan, MXP can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near Milano Malpensa Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Milan to Sharm El Sheikh Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
68.23% of flights that take off from Milano Malpensa Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Planning to leave from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)? Direct Milan to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) flight tickets are available from here.
You can take your pick of airlines that offer direct flights from Milan to SSH departing from BGY. Set off with any of these carriers leave the layovers behind:
On the BGY to SSH route, AlbaStar is the go-to airline for most travellers on this route.
Split up your flight from Milan to Sharm El Sheikh Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Orio al Serio International Airport and SSH include:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Palese Airport (BRI)
You can get to BGY from central Milan in approximately 1 hour by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes to travel the 64 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Orio al Serio International Airport the day before your Milan to SSH flight:
67.49% of flights taking off from Orio al Serio International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
You can book a flight ticket from Milan to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) with one or more stops departing from Milano Linate Airport (LIN). Here are some of the most common stopovers between LIN and SSH:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Palese Airport (BRI)
LIN is roughly 11 kilometres from central Milan. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 30 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to Milano Linate Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Milan to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight:
The on-time performance rating of LIN is 79.56%. To put it simply, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Have a late flight from Milan to Sharm El Sheikh Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near SSH and hit the lights earlier:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Budget or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of Sharm El Sheikh and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks in advance of your Milan to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight.
Getting from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to central Sharm El Sheikh
From Sharm El Sheikh Airport, central Sharm El Sheikh is around 5 kilometres away. It takes about 5 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Rs12,788 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Milan to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. A return flight starts from Rs25,708. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Milan to SSH by booking eight months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for January. That's the best month for scoring cheap Milan to Sharm El Sheikh Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Milan to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH). Visit Sharm El Sheikh in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
Book a Milan to SSH flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Sharm El Sheikh to range from 27ºC to 38ºC.
January has temperatures of between 11ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Milan to Sharm El Sheikh Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Sharm El Sheikh
Start your Sharm El Sheikh trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Milan to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are plenty of terrific things to do in Sharm El Sheikh when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Shark's Bay Beach followed by Коралловый риф (coral reef) and Naama Bay.
Explore more of Egypt
You've done Sharm El Sheikh, now it's time to discover other parts of Egypt. Journey around 290 kilometres north-west to Suez to tick off its leading sights. From Ali Ibn Abi Taleb Mosque to Fatima Zahra Mosque and Suez National Museum, your itinerary will be busy.
Dishnā is another essential stop in Egypt and is around 274 kilometres south-west of Sharm El Sheikh. No journey is complete without dropping by قرية الحمدية Al hamdiah, المسجد العمري and نادي العائلات بالعزازية.
