Cheap flights from Birmingham to Sharm El Sheikh

January is the cheapest month on this route, so if flexibility is yours, start there. Prices are shown from October through the following August, covering the Red Sea's high season in winter and the quieter shoulder months. UK school holidays and the Christmas break push fares up, as does the local summer heat, which many travellers avoid anyway. Booking midweek departures tends to soften the bill compared with weekend flights.

What a fare includes is where these airlines differ most. EasyJet, Jet2, TUI Airways and Wizz Air Malta sell low-cost tickets where checked baggage and sometimes cabin bags sit outside the base fare, while Jet2 and TUI, as package-style operators, often bundle more. Sun Express and Pegasus also run low-cost models. Air France, Egyptian carrier Egyptair, Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa City Airlines fly connecting itineraries with fuller service, so meals and a proper baggage allowance are usually part of the ticket. Compare what each fare actually covers before judging the price.

Getting into town from Sharm El Sheikh International is straightforward: the resort areas sit close by, so the transfer is short rather than a long road trip. Taxis and hotel-arranged pickups are the usual ways in, and many resorts offer their own shuttle, so confirm that with your accommodation before you land. Agree on taxi terms before setting off, or book ahead to skip the negotiation at the door.

Currency

EGP (LE)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 220 V

Language

Arabic

Emergency number

122, 123, 180

Driving side

right

Calling code

+20

Internet domain

.eg, .مصر

Population of Sharm El Sheikh

73 k (2015)

Time zone

UTC+03 (Africa/Cairo)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether checked bags are included in the low-cost fare, since EasyJet, Wizz Air Malta and Pegasus charge extra at the booking stage rather than nothing.
• Confirm your departure airport, though Birmingham serves the city alone, so the choice is simple here.
• If your itinerary connects, check whether separate airline tickets leave you responsible for a missed transfer.
• Verify passport validity and any visa requirements for entering Egypt before you pay.
• Compare January against the school-holiday months, since the calendar shifts fares sharply.