Sharm el Sheikh Airport Overview
Airport Code
SSH
Full Airport Name
Sharm el Sheikh Airport
Address
Ras Nasrani, Egypt
Country Code
20
Telephone
None
Fax
None
E-mail
None
Website
None
Number of Terminals
2
Time Zone
GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 from last Friday in April to last Thursday in September)
Location
The airport is located northeast of Sharm el Sheikh, near Ras Nasrani.
Airport News
A second terminal was inaugurated in May 2007, bringing the airport’s capacity to 8 million passengers per year.
Driving Directions
It’s a 20-minute drive from the airport to the city center. The airport is just off the main road that follows the coast directly into Sharm.
Car Parking
The car park is located just outside the terminal.
Car Hire
Car hire is available at the airport from Thrifty. Avis, Morgana Trade Center, Noama Bay and Budget, Coral Bay Hotel have office in town. So does Thrifty, at the Hilton Fayrouz.
Public Transport
Road: Taxi: Regular taxis and tourist taxis (which charge double the fare) operate from the airport. Minibuses also go to Sharm el Sheikh: they wait outside the airport and only leave once full (journey time - 20 minutes).
Information and Help Desks
There are no information desks at the airport.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: Banking and currency exchange facilities are available.
Eating and drinking: There are several restaurants and snack bars at the airport.
Shopping: There are several shops at the airport, including a newsagent/bookstore, souvenir shops and jewelry shops. Duty-free is also available.
Conference and Business Facilities
There are no business facilities at the airport. The big hotels at the resort all have conference and meeting facilities.
Facilities for Disabled Travelers
Facilities for disabled travelers are basic. Wheelchairs are available from the airline counters. Travelers requiring assistance should contact their airline prior to departure.
Hotels
There are no hotels at the airport. Hotels located nearby include the Conrad (tel: (69) 367 0585), the Four Seasons (tel: (69) 360 3555), the Hyatt Regency (tel: (69) 360 1234), the InterContinental (tel: (69) 360 0006), the Hilton Sharm Dreams Resort (tel: (69) 360 3040), the Sheraton (tel: (69) 360 2070), and the Movenpick Golf Hotel (tel: (69) 360 3200).
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