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🇪🇬 Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt
Sharm el-Sheikh is the world capital of the Red Sea, a paradise for divers and snorkelling enthusiasts with its coral reefs among the richest on the planet. Sunshine 365 days a year, luxury resorts, excursions into the Sinai and lively nightlife make it one of the most complete beach destinations in the world.
📅 Best time to visit
October–April
🌤 Climate
Desert climate with very hot summers (40°C+) and mild winters (20–25°C). The best period is October–April when temperatures are ideal for the sea and excursions.
🏨 Where to stay
Naama Bay is the lively centre with the best nightlife. Sharm el-Maya is quieter. The Hadaba area offers more affordable accommodation.
🏨 Find hotels in Sharm el-Sheikh💡 Practical tips
- SSH airport is 10 km from the centre, taxis available (negotiate the price)
- Currency is the Egyptian Pound (EGP); US dollars are widely accepted at resorts
- Visa on arrival or e-visa available for Italian citizens
✈️ Direct flight Naples → Sharm el-Sheikh
Timetable duration (median): 3 h 25 min. Airlines: Neos, easyJet. Terminal 1.
from Naples to Sharm el-Sheikh: 3 h 25 min · from Sharm el-Sheikh to Naples: 3 h 45 min
Sharm el-Sheikh Airport
- Codes
- SSH · HESH
- City and region
- Sharm El Sheikh · South Sinai Governorate · Egypt
- Distance from Naples
- 2,327 km (as the crow flies)
- Elevation
- 58 m
- Airport type
- large airport · with scheduled flights
- Official website
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- Further reading
- Wikipedia article
Airport data: OurAirports, public domain.
🚗 Car hire
Hire a car at Naples airport (NAP) or directly in Sharm el-Sheikh to explore the area at your own pace.