The nearest major airport to Sharm el Sheikh is the international airport of the same name. Due to its convenient location, the airport serves as an ideal starting point for travelers.
It is located 11 km from the city center and is considered the main air gateway not only to Sharm el-Sheikh, but also to the entire Sinai Peninsula. It is the only air terminal in the city and is mainly used by tourists traveling to hotels and resorts in the South Sinai region.
The airport is among the busiest airports in Egypt and Africa, serving seven million tourists a year. Sharm El Sheikh Airport operates passenger flights to 66 destinations in 21 countries.
On average, 22 flights depart from the international terminal daily. The airport is expected to serve 18 million passengers annually by 2025.