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Flights from Abu Dhabi to Sharm el Sheikh

There are no direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Sharm el Sheikh. The easiest way is one stop via Riyadh or Kuwait City, about 5h 05m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 5h 05m
AUHSSHRUH

Abu Dhabi to Sharm el Sheikh at a glance

Fastest journey5h 05mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Riyadh or Kuwait City

Best ways to fly from Abu Dhabi to Sharm el Sheikh

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
AUH Riyadh (RUH) SSH
Leg 1: Etihad Airways, Flynas, Saudia · Leg 2: Air Cairo, flyadeal, Flynas
One airline, one ticket ~5h 05m
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AUH Kuwait City (KWI) SSH
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Etihad Airways, Jazeera Airways · Leg 2: Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways
One airline, one ticket ~5h 14m
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AUH Amman (AMM) SSH
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Etihad Airways, Royal Jordanian · Leg 2: Air Cairo, Jordan Aviation, Royal Jordanian
One airline, one ticket ~5h 33m
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AUH Jeddah (JED) SSH
Leg 1: Etihad Airways, Flynas, Saudia · Leg 2: Air Cairo, EgyptAir, flyadeal
One airline, one ticket ~5h 35m
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AUH Cairo (CAI) SSH
Leg 1: Air Arabia, EgyptAir, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air Cairo, AlMasria Universal Airlines, EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~5h 56m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
2,030 km1,261 miles
Journey time
5h 05mestimate
Time difference
-2hSharm el Sheikh vs Abu Dhabi
Currency in Sharm el Sheikh
EGP
Airports
AUH → SSH

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Sharm el Sheikh: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Sharm el Sheikh?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Riyadh, Kuwait City and Amman. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Sharm el Sheikh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 05m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,030 km.
Where do you change planes between Abu Dhabi and Sharm el Sheikh?
The best connecting points are Riyadh (RUH), Kuwait City (KWI), Amman (AMM) and Jeddah (JED). Etihad Airways flies both legs via Riyadh, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Abu Dhabi and Sharm el Sheikh?
Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH). Sharm el Sheikh: Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Sharm el Sheikh?
Sharm el Sheikh is 2 hours behind Abu Dhabi.

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