Flying from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Rome: what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Rome and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 52 minutes.
The timezone in Rome is UTC+1. The city is 1 hour behind Sharm El Sheikh, where Sharm El Sheikh Airport is located.
With 13 flights a week between the two airports, Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is the most popular route. Neos Air operates the earliest flight at 00:15. If you'd like to make the most of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from SSH to FCO is with Neos Air at 23:55.
To ensure you get on your flight from SSH to Rome, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
You can book a direct flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Rome. Begin your trip at SSH and arrive at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
You'll have your choice of carriers that operate direct flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Rome. Book your journey with one of these:
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and maybe even tour another city. When searching for flights from SSH to Rome, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
To enter Italy for tourism purposes, you'll need an embassy visa if you have a passport from Egypt. However, visa rules can change and you may need additional documents depending on the duration and purpose of your trip. Always check the latest guidelines before you book your cheap ticket from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Rome.
The journey from central Sharm El Sheikh to SSH takes about 51 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 7 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Need a handy hotel near SSH? If you're boarding an early flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Rome, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Rome
$67 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Rome. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $156. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from SSH to Rome, reserve your journey 2 months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Rome. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from SSH to Rome. There's no need to check back in every day to see whether prices have dropped. We'll let you know when the price changes.
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Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to the centre of Rome takes around 39 minutes by car. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 51 minutes.
Book a hotel near FCO if you have a late flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Rome. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) is roughly 18 kilometres from central Rome. After your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Rome, it'll take you around 42 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The journey will take approximately 1 hour and 39 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near CIA. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from SSH to Rome:
Best time to go to Rome
August is the busiest month for flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Rome. To avoid the crowds, visit Rome in February when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Rome is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Rome in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from SSH to Rome in January when temperatures average between 2ºC and 14ºC.
More about Rome
Start your Rome trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Rome, check out our range of hotels including:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum are must-do's during your Rome adventure.
Complete your Rome trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Rome and explore the city on your own terms. Easily compare options in one place to find the ideal ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Rome.
