Flights London → Sharm El Sheikh
LGW → SSH
How long is the flight from London to Sharm El Sheikh?
The flight from London (LGW) to Sharm El Sheikh (SSH) takes about 5h 15m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route from London to Sharm El Sheikh is operated using a variety of aircraft including the Boeing 757-300, Airbus A320, Airbus A330-200, and Airbus A321. The destination airport in Sharm El Sheikh sees over nine million passengers annually, underscoring its significance as a major travel hub for tourists visiting Egypt's Red Sea coast.
The London (LGW) → Sharm El Sheikh (SSH) route is operated by easyJet. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.7/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Sharm El Sheikh the average ATFM delay is 3.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Sharm El Sheikh: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LGW) to Sharm El Sheikh (SSH) heads south-east for about 3,866 km, a flight time of roughly 5h 15m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Sharm El Sheikh it is 3.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| easyJet (U2) | 70% | 31 min | 0.8% |
Airlines operating LGW-SSH
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Frequently asked questions about LGW-SSH
The flight from London (LGW) to Sharm El Sheikh (SSH) takes about 5h 15m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: easyJet.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Sharm El Sheikh, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The London-Sharm El Sheikh route is about 3,866 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £520, barring extraordinary circumstances.
