What to know about flights from Sharm El Sheikh to Istanbul?

The distance between Sharm El Sheikh and Istanbul is approximately 1,534.24km. The average flight time between Sharm El Sheikh and Istanbul is 2 hours 45 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in July. December is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£42
AJet AJet SSH-IST 2h 40m · Direct Thu, Sep 17
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Cheapest return
£82
AJet AJet SSH-IST 2h 40m · Direct Wed, Sep 23 - Sat, Sep 26
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Best time to book
December
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
1,534.24km
Flight distance
2h 45m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Sharm El Sheikh to Istanbul over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £42 and round-trip from £82. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Sharm El Sheikh to Istanbul operate an average of 6 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 60.0% on-time departure rate and a 97.7% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Sharm El Sheikh to Istanbul flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Sharm El Sheikh to Istanbul are Pegasus Airlines, AJet, and Turkish Airlines, among 3 carriers on this route. AJet offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Sharm El Sheikh to Istanbul according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Sharm El Sheikh to Istanbul Flights

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Sharm El Sheikh to Istanbul?

Average price of one-way tickets from Sharm El Sheikh to Istanbul booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from Sharm El Sheikh to Istanbul, fares are lowest in December (£68) and highest in September (£146).

£146
£107
£68
£29
    Cheapest
  • £124
    Aug
  • £146
    Sep
  • £89
    Oct
  • £107
    Nov
  • £68
    Dec
  • £111
    Jan
  • £78
    Feb
  • £142
    Mar
  • £105
    Apr
  • £106
    May
  • £87
    Jun
  • £88
    Jul

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Sharm El Sheikh to Istanbul?

    Based on Trip.com data, AJet offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £42 (for example, SSH–SAW on Thu, Sep 17). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, AJet offers fares from £82, departing on Wed, Sep 23 and returning on Sat, Sep 26.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Sharm El Sheikh to Istanbul with the following airlines, including: Pegasus Airlines AJet Turkish Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • A flight from Sharm El Sheikh (SSH) to Istanbul (IST) takes an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Sharm El Sheikh to Istanbul is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • On average, 35 direct flights operate each week between Sharm El Sheikh and Istanbul. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    Pegasus Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/- – PC633 (departure at 05:41) Pegasus Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – PC631 (departure at 11:39) AJet: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – VF256 (departure at 03:38)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Sharm El Sheikh to Istanbul on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Thu, Sep 17, with one-way fares from just £42.
    · Compare airlines. AJet currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. July is generally the busiest month for travel to Istanbul.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Sharm El Sheikh to Istanbul is usually December, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sharm El Sheikh to Istanbul on September 24, 2026 with AJet, with prices starting at £38.
  • Flights to Istanbul can arrive at: Ataturk Airport (ISL)Istanbul Airport (IST)Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). The most common route connects Sharm El Sheikh International Airport and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SSH–SAW).
  • The time difference between Istanbul and Sharm El Sheikh is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Sharm El Sheikh to Istanbul is £145. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average return fare from Sharm El Sheikh to Istanbul is £190. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
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  • Pegasus Airlines, AJet and Air Cairoare the most popular budget airlines flying from Sharm El Sheikh to Istanbul. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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