Air tickets Almaty — Sharm el-Sheikh

Looking for flights from Almaty to Sharm El Sheikh? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find a suitable flight, compare options by price and travel time, book a seat and pay for the ticket online by card.

This page brings together the key facts about the route: distance and flight duration, time difference, visa formalities, airlines with direct and connecting flights, schedule specifics and tips on what makes up the ticket price.

General information about flights between Almaty and Sharm El Sheikh

The distance between Almaty and Sharm El Sheikh is about 4,160 km. A direct flight takes around 6 hours 30 minutes. Sharm El Sheikh is roughly 2–3 hours behind Almaty, depending on seasonal clock changes in Egypt. Kazakhstan citizens need a visa; a visa on arrival and an electronic visa (e-Visa) are available, while South Sinai resorts, including Sharm El Sheikh, offer a free Sinai stamp for up to 14 days if you stay within the region; check the current rules before travelling. The route is popular with tourists heading for a beach holiday and diving on the Red Sea.

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Almaty — Sharm El Sheikh flight schedule

Direct flights operate on the Almaty — Sharm El Sheikh route, with a travel time of about 6 hours 30 minutes. Departure frequency varies with the season and the carriers schedules, so it is easiest to check the current dates and times in the Freedom Travel search.

Fares on the same flight change dynamically: the closer the departure date and the higher the demand, the fewer cheap fares remain.

How much does a flight from Almaty to Sharm El Sheikh cost

The ticket price depends on the departure date, the airline, the season and how far in advance you book. This resort destination becomes noticeably more expensive in high season and around public holidays. The exact price for your dates is shown by the Freedom Travel search — the total already includes all fees, and you can pay online by card.

Which airlines fly the Almaty — Sharm El Sheikh route

• Air Cairo — direct flights
• Turkish Airlines — connecting flights (via Istanbul)

The mix of carriers and connecting options may change, so the full up-to-date list of airlines for your chosen date is shown by the Freedom Travel search.

How to get from Almaty to Sharm El Sheikh: travel options

The fastest way is a direct flight: it takes about 6 hours 30 minutes and requires no transfers or extra time at a transit airport.

Connecting itineraries usually run via Istanbul as well as through Middle Eastern hubs. Total travel time in that case increases and depends on the length of the layover.

A direct flight wins on time, while connecting options can sometimes save money or offer a more convenient departure date. You can compare both in a single search on Freedom Travel.

If you choose a connecting itinerary, check in advance whether you need a transit visa in the country of the layover.

Find return flights from Sharm El Sheikh to Almaty

Sharm El Sheikh airport

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) is located about 18 km north of the Naama Bay resort area. Hotel transfers, taxis and buses take you to the hotels and beaches of the resort.

What to see in Sharm El Sheikh

A popular resort on 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 Mohammed National Park — a reserve with some of the best snorkelling and diving spots
• Tiran Island — a popular diving and boat excursion 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 coast

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