Does Sharm El Sheikh airport search checked luggage or only carry-on?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 13 days ago
TL;DR
Experiences vary: some travelers say only carry-on gets thoroughly searched (perfumes, medicines checked against receipts), others had checked luggage opened after the scanner. Many fly for years with zero issues.
What the community said
Rumors about luggage being searched 6 times and perfumes confiscated actually apply only to carry-on bags, not checked luggage — you can pack your suitcase full and just let them check your backpack.
15 days ago carry-on vs checked bag
One traveler had her checked (not carry-on) suitcase opened after the scanner and fully inspected — it was packed tight, barely closed again, but medicines were left untouched.
15 days ago
Another traveler flies to Egypt every year and has never had baggage searched — brings back only a tan and good mood, nothing to smuggle.
15 days ago