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Sharm el Sheikh (and vicinity)
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Sharm El SheikhInternational Airport – SSH
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is known as the third-busiest airport in Egypt. It is a major public airport that is located in Sharm El Sheik, Egypt and serves Sharm El Sheik area. Its airport code, SSH, stands for the city’s name Sharm El Sheik. The airport was opened in 1968 as Israeli Air Force base. In 1979, when Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty was signed, Israel turned-over the airport to Egypt. As of 2018, authorities have announced the opening of a base by EgyptAir Express at the airport that would increase the traffic and additional destinations.
Best Time to Visit
The SSH-Sharm El Sheik International Airport consists of two runways with asphalt surfaces. There are two main terminals, Terminals 1 and 2. In total, the airport has 8 gates. It serves domestic and international destinations on 56 airlines on a daily basis. Dahab, Ras Nasrani, and Sharm El Sheik are some of the best cities to go from the Sharm El Sheik International Airport. You can easily access them upon arrival.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The Sharm El Sheik International Airport (SSH) has excellent hotels and accommodations located nearby. Near the airport are the Royal Savoy Hotel Sharm EL Sheik, which offers free transport, and the Concorde El Salam Sharm El Sheik Sport Hotel, which also offers free transport to and from the airport. You can book a stay at the Sierra Sharm El Sheik-All Inclusive, which is just 1.5 km away.
Another airport close to Sharm El Sheik Airport is St. Catherine International Airport (SKV) from South Sinai Governorate of Egypt.
On this page it is easy to search for Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt (SSH-Sharm El-Sheikh Intl.) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the SSH airport. Most of these SSH hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the SSH airport are Naama Bay Beach, Aqua Blue Water Park, and Naama Bay Beach.
