Flights London → Sharm El Sheikh
LGW → SSH
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 10.1/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Sharm El Sheikh the average ATFM delay is 2.0 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 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| easyJet (U2) | 73% | 26 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating LGW-SSH
Airports
Frequently asked questions about LGW-SSH
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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.
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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.
