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This page gathers the practical details of the route: the distance and approximate travel time, the connection options, the airlines serving the route, plus information about the arrival airport and what to see at the resort.
General information about flights between Aktau and Sharm El Sheikh
The distance between Aktau and Sharm El Sheikh is about 2,300 km. There is no non-stop service, so the journey involves a connection and takes from around 8 hours. Sharm El Sheikh is 2–3 hours behind Aktau depending on seasonal clock changes in Egypt. Citizens of Kazakhstan need a visa; a visa on arrival and an e-Visa are available, while the South Sinai resorts including Sharm El Sheikh grant a free Sinai stamp for up to 14 days if you stay in the region; check the current rules before you travel. The route stays popular for beach holidays and diving all year round.
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Aktau — Sharm El Sheikh flight schedule
There is no direct link between Aktau and Sharm El Sheikh. From Kazakhstan, Sharm El Sheikh is served by Air Cairo out of Atyrau, Almaty and Astana, so the itinerary is built through one of those cities.
Frequencies and available connections change with the season, some services are seasonal and fares are dynamic — the easiest way to see the live schedule for specific dates is the Freedom Travel search.
How much does a flight from Aktau to Sharm El Sheikh cost
The price depends on the departure date, the airline, the season, the fare type and how far in advance you buy. We do not publish fixed prices: the Freedom Travel search shows the final amount including all fees, and the booking can be paid online by card there.
Which airlines fly the Aktau — Sharm El Sheikh route
- Air Cairo — connecting flights (via Atyrau, Almaty or Astana)
- FlyArystan, SCAT and Air Astana — Aktau to the Kazakhstan connecting airports
The mix of carriers and connections changes from time to time, so check the full list of options for your chosen date in the Freedom Travel search.
How to get from Aktau to Sharm El Sheikh: flight options
There are no non-stop Aktau — Sharm El Sheikh flights, so the itinerary always includes a connection.
The shortest routing runs via Atyrau: the hop from Aktau takes about an hour, and Air Cairo then operates seasonal flights to Sharm El Sheikh. More flexible options go via Almaty or Astana, where Air Cairo has more departures.
Atyrau usually means less total travel time, while Almaty and Astana offer more frequencies and date choice — compare both on price and layover length.
This is an international connecting route, so check in advance whether you need a transit visa in the country where you change planes.
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Sharm El Sheikh airport
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) sits about 18 km north of the Naama Bay resort area. Hotel transfers, taxis and buses take you to the resorts.
What to see in Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh is a popular resort at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula on the Red Sea, known for its coral reefs, diving and year-round beach holidays.
- Naama Bay — the central resort bay with a promenade, hotels and restaurants
- Ras Muhammad National Park — a reserve with some of the best snorkelling and diving spots
- Tiran Island — a favourite diving and boat-trip destination in the strait
- Old Market — a traditional bazaar with souvenirs, spices and cafes
- SOHO Square — an entertainment complex with fountains, shops and shows
- Red Sea coral reefs — a rich underwater world right off the resort shore
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