Sharm El-Sheikh Airport Guide (SSH)

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Sharm El Sheikh Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

Plenty of rest places (on the floor…). Just put a blanket and your backpack on the floor and sleep well. – Doc Roger

SSH Airport Overview

To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport.

What to Expect

Sharm El-Sheikh Airport (code: SSH) has two terminals: the recently built Terminal 1 handles most traffic, and the older Terminal 2, serving domestic routes, may be undergoing an expansion. A third terminal is in the planning stages, but construction may be delayed. Amenities include several restaurants and cafes offering local and Western cuisine and duty-free and retail shops. WiFi is available, but we cannot confirm if it’s free or paid. Economy class passengers can pay to enter an airport lounge at each terminal.

Sleeping in Sharm El-Sheikh Airport

We do not yet have any sleep-related airport reviews. For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels offer shuttle service for a fee. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info.

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Airport Hours

A reader reports the airport is open is open 24 hours. (November 2025)

Rest & Relaxation Zones

There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Cots

The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.

Airport Hotels

If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, the closest highly rated accommodations are resorts within a short drive of Sharm El Sheikh Airport.

Meraki Resort Sharm El Sheikh (1.2 mi / 1.9 km) Luxury resort.
DoubleTree by Hilton Sharm El Sheikh – Sharks Bay Resort (1.2 mi / 1.9 km) Upscale resort.
White Hills Resort (1.3 mi / 2.1 km) Luxury resort.
Savoy Sharm El Sheikh (1.4 mi / 2.3 km) Luxury resort.

Looking for more options? Browse the complete list of hotels near Sharm El Sheikh Airport on Expedia.

Airport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program.

Pearl Lounge (Terminal 1) – Location: Terminal 1, Airside. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.
Pearl Lounge (Terminal 2) – Two locations: Terminal 2, Landside and Airside. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.

Drinking Water

Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.

Food & Drinks

Several restaurants, cafés, and fast food outlets are available. Options include local and international dishes. A reader reports “Very few cafes or food available landside but plentiful in the departure lounge, water is much cheaper in the restaurants and snack bars than the duty free.” (November 2025)

Luggage Storage & Lockers

A cloakroom is available in the Arrivals area for luggage storage.

Mobile Charging

We had no information about mobile charging availability at the time of this update. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.

Showers

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WiFi/Internet

Free WiFi is available for 15-minutes. A reader reports “you need an Egyptian mobile phone to receive an access code to use it (if you give a foreign mobile phone they do not send the access code), to encourage you to visit the booths selling SIM cards!” If this has changed, click here to update this airport guide.

Security & Safety

Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:

Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

Note: Locations, hours, and rates may change. Information is provided for general reference only.

ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs are available throughout the airport. Fees may apply.
Currency Exchange – Currency exchange offices and bank counters are available in Terminal 1.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free shops and a range of souvenir and retail stores are available.
Luggage Wrapping – Luggage wrapping is available landside in the departures area.

Airlines

Sharm El Sheikh Airport is served by the following airlines: Aeroflot • AirBaltic • Air Italy Polska • Air Mediterranee • Air Serbia • AMC Airlines • Arkefly • Astraeus • Austrian Airlines • Belair • Bulgaria Air • Condor • Corsairfly • Donavia • EasyJet • Edelweiss • Egyptair • IFly • Jazeera Airways • Jetairfly • Koral Blue Airlines • Lotus Air • Luxair • Neos • NIKI • Nordwind Airlines • Orenair • Rossiya Airlines • S7 Airlines • SmartLynx • TAROM • Thomson Airways • Transavia • TUIfly • Ukraine International • VIM Airlines.

Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Car Rentals

Hertz, Thrifty, and several local car rental agencies offer service on-site in the Arrivals Hall.

Hotel Shuttles

Minivans

Shared-ride minivan taxis offer express service between the airport and the city center at an affordable price. Confirm the price with the driver before hopping in. Buses usually won’t depart until full, so this is a good option if you’re not in a hurry.

Taxis

Taxis are readily available 24 hours a day in the ground transportation area. There are no meters, so negotiate a fare with the driver before starting your journey.

Last updated: 2024-01-31

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.

Sharm El Sheikh Airport Guide