With a population of 12,000, Sharm el-Sheikh is a must-see destination in Janub Sina', Egypt. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sharm el-Sheikh has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sharm el-Sheikh in August, when the average temperature is 33 °C, and the highest can go up to 38 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 13 °C, with an average temperature of 18 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 3 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Sharm el-Sheikh, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
When flying to Sharm el-Sheikh, you’ll arrive at Sharm el-Sheikh Ophira (SSH), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Sharm el-Sheikh from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 33h 35m.
The most popular bus station is Sharm el-Sheikh Al-Riwaysat, located 2 miles from the city centre of Sharm el-Sheikh. Sharm el-Sheikh Watania is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city centre.
From 5-star hotels such as the Savoy Sharm El Sheikh to great affordable options like the Naama Blue Hotel, Sharm el-Sheikh offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 78 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 169 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sharm el-Sheikh, with prices from S$ 16 to S$ 6,080 per night. Hadaba is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sharm el-Sheikh are about 62% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Expect to pay S$ 0.38 per litre in Sharm el-Sheikh (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 4.54 and S$ 6.06. Compact (Citroen DS4 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sharm el-Sheikh, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.