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Flights from Houston to Sharm el Sheikh

There are no direct flights from Houston to Sharm el Sheikh. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Rome, about 17h 14m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 17h 14m
HOUSSHIST

Houston to Sharm el Sheikh at a glance

Fastest journey17h 14mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Rome

Best ways to fly from Houston 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
HOU Istanbul (IST) SSH
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 14m
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HOU Rome (FCO) SSH
Leg 1: ITA Airways · Leg 2: Air Cairo, Neos, Wizz Air
Self-transfer likely ~18h 03m
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3
HOU Amsterdam (AMS) SSH
Leg 1: KLM, United Airlines, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: easyJet
Self-transfer likely ~18h 08m
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HOU Frankfurt (FRA) SSH
Leg 1: Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air Cairo
Self-transfer likely ~18h 06m
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HOU Paris (CDG) SSH
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: easyJet
Self-transfer likely ~18h 03m
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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
11,667 km7,245 miles
Journey time
17h 14mestimate
Time difference
+8hSharm el Sheikh vs Houston
Currency in Sharm el Sheikh
EGP
Airports
IAH, HOU → SSH

Flights from Houston to Sharm el Sheikh: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Houston to Sharm el Sheikh?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Rome and Amsterdam. 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 Houston to Sharm el Sheikh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 14m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,667 km.
Where do you change planes between Houston and Sharm el Sheikh?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Rome (FCO), Amsterdam (AMS) and Frankfurt (FRA). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Houston and Sharm el Sheikh?
Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Sharm el Sheikh: Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).
What is the time difference between Houston and Sharm el Sheikh?
Sharm el Sheikh is 8 hours ahead of Houston.

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