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Connecting route · Ethiopia → Egypt

Flights from Addis Ababa to Sharm el Sheikh

There are no direct flights from Addis Ababa to Sharm el Sheikh. The easiest way is one stop via Jeddah or Cairo, about 5h 20m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 5h 20m
ADDSSHJED

Addis Ababa to Sharm el Sheikh at a glance

Fastest journey5h 20mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Jeddah or Cairo

Best ways to fly from Addis Ababa 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
ADD Jeddah (JED) SSH
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, Flynas, Saudia · Leg 2: Air Cairo, EgyptAir, flyadeal
One airline, one ticket ~5h 20m
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ADD Cairo (CAI) SSH
Leg 1: EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Air Cairo, AlMasria Universal Airlines, EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~6h 03m
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3
ADD Riyadh (RUH) SSH
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, Flynas · Leg 2: Air Cairo, flyadeal, Flynas
One airline, one ticket ~6h 32m
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ADD Amman (AMM) SSH
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Air Cairo, Jordan Aviation, Royal Jordanian
Self-transfer likely ~7h 14m
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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
2,162 km1,343 miles
Journey time
5h 20mestimate
Time difference
-1hSharm el Sheikh vs Addis Ababa
Currency in Sharm el Sheikh
EGP
Airports
ADD → SSH

Flights from Addis Ababa to Sharm el Sheikh: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Addis Ababa to Sharm el Sheikh?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Jeddah, Cairo and Riyadh. 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 Addis Ababa to Sharm el Sheikh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 20m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,162 km.
Where do you change planes between Addis Ababa and Sharm el Sheikh?
The best connecting points are Jeddah (JED), Cairo (CAI), Riyadh (RUH) and Amman (AMM). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Jeddah, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Addis Ababa and Sharm el Sheikh?
Addis Ababa: Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD). Sharm el Sheikh: Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).
What is the time difference between Addis Ababa and Sharm el Sheikh?
Sharm el Sheikh is 1 hour behind Addis Ababa.

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