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Connecting route · Australia → Egypt

Flights from Sydney to Sharm el Sheikh

There are no direct flights from Sydney to Sharm el Sheikh. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Rome, about 23h 07m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 23h 07m
SYDSSHIST

Sydney to Sharm el Sheikh at a glance

Fastest journey23h 07mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Rome

Best ways to fly from Sydney 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
SYD Istanbul (IST) SSH
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~23h 07m
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SYD Rome (FCO) SSH
Leg 1: Qantas · Leg 2: Air Cairo, Neos, Wizz Air
Self-transfer likely ~27h 05m
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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
14,046 km8,723 miles
Journey time
23h 07mestimate
Time difference
-9hSharm el Sheikh vs Sydney
Currency in Sharm el Sheikh
EGP
Airports
SYD → SSH

Flights from Sydney to Sharm el Sheikh: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sydney to Sharm el Sheikh?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul and Rome. 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 Sydney to Sharm el Sheikh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 23h 07m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 14,046 km.
Where do you change planes between Sydney and Sharm el Sheikh?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST) and Rome (FCO). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sydney and Sharm el Sheikh?
Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). Sharm el Sheikh: Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).
What is the time difference between Sydney and Sharm el Sheikh?
Sharm el Sheikh is 9 hours behind Sydney.

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