Sharm El Sheikh to London flights
Direct and connecting flights from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Sharm El Sheikh to London take?
Flight time from Sharm El Sheikh (SSH) to London (LGW) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Sharm El Sheikh to London?
Airline availability for SSH to LGW changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Sharm El Sheikh to London?
Direct (nonstop) availability on SSH to LGW varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- Thomsonfly5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- easyJet5-yr attributed events: 5Last 90 days: none recorded
- British Airways5-yr attributed events: 10Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| Thomsonfly | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| easyJet | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| British Airways | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning SSH → LGW
SSH to LGW is a medium-haul route of 3,866 km (2,402 mi). See the return LGW → SSH route.
Alternative airports near Sharm El Sheikh: El-tor (ELT) — 78 km, St. Catherine (SKV) — 85 km, Hurghada (HRG) — 106 km.
Alternative airports near London: Redhill (KRH) — 8 km, Biggin Hill (BQH) — 25 km, Shoreham By Sea (ESH) — 36 km.