Flying from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport is 4 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Rome is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Sharm El Sheikh.
Choose from 18 weekly Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flights. The 00:05 departure with Neos is the earliest flight available. Neos operates the latest service of the day at 23:30.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your SSH to FCO flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like April? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport, so jetting off to Rome (and then exploring more of Italy!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Wizz Air Malta.
Neos is the most punctual carrier offering SSH to FCO flights. An impressive 87.5% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. These are the top stopovers between SSH and FCO:
Cairo Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
Catania Fontanarossa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flight is Rs14,528. A return plane ticket is currently Rs29,695. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book five months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SSH to FCO.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sharm El Sheikh Airport, data shows 72% of flights complete their journey on time.
Sharm El Sheikh Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Sharm El Sheikh. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near SSH:
Arriving at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Book a hotel close to FCO if you're on a late Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Rome Fiumicino Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and chase adventure across Rome and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Rome Fiumicino Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
Rome Fiumicino Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Rome. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The quietest month for a flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Rome based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport for August if you want to visit Rome during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 33ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SSH to FCO in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of Italy
Rome has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Italy just waiting to be discovered. About 483 kilometres north-west of Rome, a trip to Milan will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.
Around 193 kilometres south-east of Rome, Naples is another favourite stop in Italy. No visit is complete without checking out Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.