SSH - Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

IATA Code: SSH · Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

The airport code SSH is the IATA identifier for Sharm El Sheikh International Airport. You may also find it referred to as Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH).

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) serves Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, in the Africa fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.

SSH is the IATA airport code for Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, located in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. The airport is situated at coordinates 27.9773°N, 34.3950°E. The current jet fuel price in the Africa region is $5.56/gallon as of 2026-05-16.

Current Jet Fuel Price (Africa)

$5.56/gallon

⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%

Airport Information

IATA Code
SSH
City
Sharm El Sheikh
Country
Egypt
Timezone
Africa/Cairo
Latitude
27.9773°
Longitude
34.3950°
Type
airport
Fuel Region
Africa

Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from SSH

Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.

Destination Distance Est. Fuel Cost Fuel Surcharge*
ELT - El-tor 78 km $1,214 $2/passenger
SKV - St. Catherine 85 km $1,323 $3/passenger
HRG - Hurghada 106 km $1,650 $3/passenger
TCP - Taba 183 km $2,849 $6/passenger
ETH - Elat 185 km $2,880 $6/passenger
AQJ - Aqaba 192 km $2,989 $6/passenger
ETM - Eilat 203 km $3,160 $6/passenger
TUU - Tabuk 222 km $3,456 $7/passenger
VDA - Ovda 225 km $3,503 $7/passenger
RMF - Marsa Alam 270 km $4,203 $8/passenger
EJH - Wejh 286 km $4,452 $9/passenger
EIY - Eyn-yahav 304 km $4,733 $9/passenger
LXR - Luxor 306 km $4,764 $10/passenger
MIP - Ramon 312 km $4,857 $10/passenger
HMB - Sohag 319 km $4,966 $10/passenger
EGH - El Gorah 345 km $5,371 $11/passenger
AAC - El Arish 348 km $5,418 $11/passenger
ATZ - Asyut 349 km $5,433 $11/passenger
VTM - Nevatim 364 km $5,667 $11/passenger
GZA - Gaza 364 km $5,667 $11/passenger
BEV - Beer-sheba 369 km $5,745 $11/passenger
CAI - Cairo 376 km $5,854 $12/passenger
MTZ - Metzada 385 km $5,994 $12/passenger
ULH - Al-Ula 405 km $6,305 $13/passenger
CWE - Cairo 413 km $6,430 $13/passenger
PSD - Port Said 422 km $6,570 $13/passenger
AMM - Amman 444 km $6,912 $14/passenger
TLV - Tel-aviv 451 km $7,021 $14/passenger
SDV - Tel-aviv 462 km $7,192 $14/passenger
ADJ - Amman 470 km $7,317 $15/passenger
ASW - Aswan 473 km $7,364 $15/passenger
URY - Guriat 473 km $7,364 $15/passenger
OMF - Mafraq 519 km $8,080 $16/passenger
HFA - Haifa 541 km $8,422 $17/passenger
ALY - Alexandria 558 km $8,687 $17/passenger
HBE - Alexandria 560 km $8,718 $17/passenger
YNB - Yenbo 562 km $8,749 $17/passenger
RPN - Rosh Pina 568 km $8,843 $18/passenger
TUI - Turaif 588 km $9,154 $18/passenger
AJF - Al-Jawf 591 km $9,201 $18/passenger
DAM - Damascus 637 km $9,917 $20/passenger
MED - Madinah 652 km $10,150 $20/passenger
BEY - Beirut 658 km $10,244 $20/passenger
DBB - Dabaa City 661 km $10,290 $21/passenger
ABS - Abu Simbel 683 km $10,633 $21/passenger
HAS - Hail 720 km $11,209 $22/passenger
RAE - Arar 730 km $11,365 $23/passenger
WHF - Wadi Halfa 745 km $11,598 $23/passenger
AKT - Akrotiri 747 km $11,629 $23/passenger
KYE - Kleiat 751 km $11,692 $23/passenger

* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.

How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your SSH Flights

Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.

Currently, the Africa region has jet fuel priced at $5.56/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.

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Climate & Weather at Sharm El Sheikh

Sharm El Sheikh enjoys a subtropical climate characterized by hot summers and mild winters. Temperatures generally range from 15°C to 35°C (59°F to 95°F) throughout the year. Early morning and late evening flights can offer relief from daytime heat during summer. Pack layers for air-conditioned terminals.

Traveler Guide: Flying Through SSH

SSH operates within the African fuel pricing region. Aviation infrastructure across Africa has seen significant investment in recent years, with many airports modernizing facilities to accommodate growing passenger numbers. Travelers should verify visa requirements, vaccination certificates (particularly yellow fever), and currency exchange options before arrival.

Planning Your Trip via SSH

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