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Connecting route · Romania → Egypt

Flights from Bucharest to Sharm el Sheikh

There are no direct flights from Bucharest to Sharm el Sheikh. The easiest way is one stop via Antalya or Istanbul, about 5h 00m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 59m
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Bucharest to Sharm el Sheikh at a glance

Fastest journey4h 59mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Antalya or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Bucharest 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.

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BUH Antalya (AYT) SSH
Leg 1: Corendon Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress
One airline, one ticket ~5h 00m
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BUH Istanbul (IST) SSH
Leg 1: TAROM, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~4h 59m
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BUH Athens (ATH) SSH
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, TAROM, Wizz Air · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 17m
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BUH Budapest (BUD) SSH
Leg 1: Wizz Air · Leg 2: Wizz Air
One airline, one ticket ~6h 27m
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BUH Amman (AMM) SSH
Leg 1: Dan Air, TAROM, Ryanair · Leg 2: Air Cairo, Jordan Aviation, Royal Jordanian
Self-transfer likely ~6h 08m
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BUH Cairo (CAI) SSH
Leg 1: TAROM · Leg 2: Air Cairo, AlMasria Universal Airlines, EgyptAir
Self-transfer likely ~6h 04m
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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
1,973 km1,225 miles
Journey time
4h 59mestimate
Time difference
NoneSharm el Sheikh vs Bucharest
Currency in Sharm el Sheikh
EGP
Airports
OTP, BBU → SSH

Flights from Bucharest to Sharm el Sheikh: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bucharest to Sharm el Sheikh?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Antalya, Istanbul and Athens. 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 Bucharest to Sharm el Sheikh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 59m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,973 km.
Where do you change planes between Bucharest and Sharm el Sheikh?
The best connecting points are Antalya (AYT), Istanbul (IST), Athens (ATH) and Budapest (BUD). Corendon Airlines flies both legs via Antalya, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Bucharest and Sharm el Sheikh?
Bucharest: Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) and Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU). Sharm el Sheikh: Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).

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