Is there enhanced security screening for tourists at Sharm El Sheikh airport?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 1 day ago
TL;DR
Yes, since the 2016 bombing, travelers on Russia-bound flights go through an extra security check before boarding, though there's no separate terminal — most international flights, including to Russia, depart from Terminal 1.
What the community said
The airport currently operates in normal mode with no special changes. There has never been a separate terminal for Russia-bound flights — most international departures, including to Russia, go through Terminal 1. However, passengers flying to Russia do go through an extra security check before boarding that other travelers don't have.
2 days ago Terminal 1, extra pre-boarding check for Russia flights
Long queues at passport control are usually not due to extra security measures but happen when several flights land around the same time, overwhelming the few border control booths.
2 days ago
Following the 2016 Sinai plane bombing, Egypt significantly tightened security at Sharm El Sheikh airport, and these measures are still in place years later, especially affecting the departure area and screening for Russian tourists.
13 days ago Security measures since 2016