Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) Passenger & Transfer Guide
Everything you need to navigate South Sinai's primary aviation gateway: Terminals 1 and 2, the free 15-day Sinai Only visa rule, baggage reclaim, and verified private taxi transfers to your Red Sea resort.
How to Meet Your Chauffeur at SSH Hub
Chauffeurs meet travelers right outside the arrival terminal exit doors immediately after customs and baggage claim with a personalized name sign.
Disembark your aircraft via jet bridge or mobile staircase into the air-conditioned terminal arrivals concourse.
Immigration & Visa: If eligible and staying up to 15 days along the Gulf of Aqaba coast (Sharm, Dahab, Nuweiba, Taba, St. Catherine), write 'SINAI ONLY' on your entry card to receive the free entry stamp. If traveling to Cairo or staying longer, purchase the $25 USD Egypt Tourist Visa sticker at the bank kiosk (Banque Misr / National Bank of Egypt) before passport control.
Pass through Egyptian immigration control and proceed down to the baggage carousel hall.
Collect your checked luggage and walk through the customs screening checkpoint.
Exit through the sliding glass arrival doors to the covered reception curbside where your licensed driver is holding a prominent personalized name sign.
💡 Essential Passenger Tips for SSH Hub
- • The complimentary 15-day 'Sinai Only' stamp saves $25 USD per traveler if not visiting Cairo or mainland Egypt.
- • Official 24/7 bank kiosks and telecom counters (Vodafone, Orange, WE, e&) are located right in the arrivals hall before and after customs.
- • Complimentary 60 minutes waiting time begins only from flight landing time, tracked via live flight radar.
VIP Arrival Services & Extras at SSH Hub
Upgrade your arrival experience at Sharm El Sheikh Airport with our verified ancillary services. Fast-track immigration, certified baby car seats, and Pearl VIP luxury lounge passes.
Skip All Queues خدمة المسار السريع وكبار الزوار Sharm Airport VIP Fast-Track & Meet and Assist
Bypass long arrival queues. A dedicated VIP protocol officer meets you at the jet bridge and expedites immigration, Sinai Only stamps, and customs.
Family Essential كراسي أمان الأطفال والرضع Certified Child & Infant Car Safety Seats
Travel with peace of mind. European-certified (ECE R44/04 / i-Size) rear-facing infant capsules, toddler seats, and booster cushions pre-installed.
Executive Luxury دخول صالات كبار الزوار بمطار شرم الشيخ Sharm Airport Pearl VIP Executive Lounge Pass
Relax before your departure or transit flight. Gourmet buffet, chilled beverages, high-speed Wi-Fi, shower suites, and quiet resting pods in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
Airlines Operating at SSH Hub
If your flight is operated by any of these airlines, you will arrive through this terminal:
Passenger Facilities at SSH Hub
Frequently Asked Questions: Sharm Airport (SSH) Overview
Do I need a visa to enter Egypt through Sharm El Sheikh Airport? ▼
If you hold a passport from an eligible nation (including the UK, EU countries, the US, and Canada) and plan to stay strictly within South Sinai (Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba, Taba, and St. Catherine) for up to 15 days, you receive a free 'Sinai Only' entry stamp. If you plan to visit Cairo, Luxor, or take boat excursions past Ras Mohammed National Park marine boundary, you must purchase the standard $25 USD Egypt Tourist Visa at the airport bank kiosk before passport control.
How many passenger terminals are operating at Sharm El Sheikh Airport? ▼
SSH operates two active terminals: Terminal 1, featuring its iconic Bedouin tent-like roof canopy, handles the majority of international scheduled and charter flights. Terminal 2, which was extensively renovated and expanded, handles domestic flights (EgyptAir, Air Cairo) connecting with Cairo and other Egyptian cities, along with regional charter flights.
Where will my private chauffeur meet me upon arrival? ▼
In accordance with Egyptian airport security regulations, private chauffeurs wait right outside the arrival terminal sliding glass exit doors at the covered passenger greeting lane, holding an official personalized sign clearly displaying your name.
How far is Sharm El Sheikh Airport from major resort bays? ▼
Sharks Bay and Ras Nasrani are just 5–8 km (8–10 mins); Nabq Bay is 10 km (12–15 mins); Naama Bay is 15 km (15–20 mins); and Hadaba / Sharm Old Town is 23–25 km (25–30 mins).