How long does the airport transfer take in Sharm el-Sheikh?
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TL;DR
Airport transfers in Sharm el-Sheikh typically take 30–60 minutes depending on how many hotels the shuttle stops at. The return trip to the airport usually takes longer.
In one reported case, the hotel pickup for the airport was 4.5 hours before departure; the route also included an approximately 30-minute comfort stop at a shop.
One traveler reported the ride to the airport took 30–40 minutes, while the return trip to the hotel took only 20 minutes, even though the transfer stopped at another hotel to pick up more tourists.
Transfer speed depends on hotel location: hotels near Naama Bay and Old Town are usually reached quickly, while those in the Nabq area may involve a longer wait. You can request your drop-off point in advance — the vehicle is typically called to the hotel entrance.
The exact hotel pickup time for the airport transfer is typically posted on the reception info board 24 hours before your flight.
On a group transfer stopping at both Concord hotels and the V Hotel, the ride to the final hotel was surprisingly quick — timing depends heavily on the specific route.
On a large group bus serving five hotels, the ride to the final hotel can take about 2 hours. Consider a private transfer to reduce travel time.
When booking through Coral Travel, a VIP minibus transfer may be provided with no more than two hotel stops; one reported journey took 15 minutes.
At present, hotel-to-airport pickups are usually scheduled about 3.5–4 hours before departure. The exact timing depends on your hotel’s position in the pickup route; if your hotel is the last stop, pickup may be closer to 3 hours 15 minutes before the flight.
For the return transfer to the airport, roughly 1.5 hours are typically allocated, with stops at other hotels along the way. You can request a specific time in advance, but it may not always be confirmed exactly.
The trip to the airport took up to around 40 minutes. The return journey took longer because some passengers were delayed at one of the hotels.
On a group transfer, up to 25 minutes of the total journey time can be lost waiting for a single group — for instance, while they locate luggage or linger in duty-free.
On a group transfer, if you are the fourth drop-off, the journey takes around 25–30 minutes. The total time depends on how many hotels are on the route and your position in the drop-off order.
For the hotel-to-airport transfer, passengers are typically picked up around 3 hours before departure. In previous years, pick-up times of 3 hours 45 minutes before the flight have also been reported.
A direct airport-to-hotel transfer takes about 10 minutes (roughly 11 km). With a group transfer, however, the total time can exceed an hour — waiting for all passengers to board and stopping at multiple hotels along the route. An individual transfer is the faster option.
With a group transfer, a large portion of the time is spent waiting for the tour rep to coordinate passengers across buses. The actual drive to the hotel is around 20 minutes, but the wait alone can take nearly an hour.
Pickalbatros Luxury Suites is served by regular golf club shuttles, with a ride of no more than 5 minutes. Buses run on a schedule — walking in the heat is not recommended.
The airport-to-hotel transfer takes between 30 minutes and 1 hour, depending on how many hotels are on the route. Based on multiple trips, it's generally quick. The return journey from hotel to airport tends to take longer.
Late-night arrivals can still reach the hotel by around 5 AM — this is normal for overnight flights. Transfers operate around the clock.