Planning a Red Sea holiday? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find flights from Atyrau to Sharm el-Sheikh, compare airline offers, book your seat and pay for the ticket online by bank card.
Below you will find the distance and flight time, how the seasonal schedule works, the airlines on the route, visa rules for Kazakhstani citizens, details about the arrival airport and what to see at the resort.
General information about flights between Atyrau and Sharm el-Sheikh
The distance between Atyrau and Sharm el-Sheikh is about 2,612 km and the non-stop flight takes roughly 4 hours 40 minutes. Sharm el-Sheikh is 2–3 hours behind Atyrau depending on the season, as Egypt observes daylight saving time. Citizens of Kazakhstan need a visa: a visa on arrival and an e-Visa are available, while 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 is popular with beach and diving fans, and non-stop departures from Atyrau are operated as a seasonal programme.
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Atyrau — Sharm el-Sheikh flight schedule
Non-stop flights on this route are operated by Air Cairo, with a flight time of about 4 hours 40 minutes. It is a seasonal programme: departures are available roughly from August to October and are usually operated once a week.
Departure days and frequency can change from season to season, so the available dates are easiest to check in the Freedom Travel search. Pricing is dynamic and rises faster around school holidays.
How much does a flight from Atyrau to Sharm el-Sheikh cost
The price depends on the departure date, the airline, the season and how far in advance you book. We do not publish fixed fares: the final amount with all fees is shown in the Freedom Travel search, where the ticket can be paid for online by card straight away.
Which airlines fly the Atyrau — Sharm el-Sheikh route
- Air Cairo — non-stop seasonal Atyrau — Sharm el-Sheikh flights
- Air Astana — connecting flights via Almaty or Astana
- FlyArystan — connecting itineraries on the leg out of Atyrau
The full list of carriers and combinations for your dates is available in the Freedom Travel search.
How to get from Atyrau to Sharm el-Sheikh: your flight options
In season the fastest option is the non-stop Air Cairo flight of about 4 hours 40 minutes.
Outside the season the itinerary is built with a connection — for example via Almaty, Astana or the large hubs of the Gulf and Istanbul. Such a trip takes considerably longer but is available all year round.
The non-stop flight wins on time and comfort when travelling with children, while connecting options offer flexible dates and sometimes a lower fare. If you connect in a third country, check whether a transit visa is required.
Find return flights from Sharm el-Sheikh to Atyrau
Sharm el-Sheikh airport
Flights arrive at Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport (SSH), about 18 km north of the Naama Bay resort area. Hotel transfers, taxis and buses take you to the hotels, usually in 20–30 minutes.
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 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
- The Red Sea coral reefs — a rich underwater world right off the resort shore
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