Airport code
SSH — Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
SSH is the IATA code for Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, an airport serving Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Its ICAO code is HESH, and it operates in the Africa/Cairo time zone (UTC+2). The airport sits at 27.9773, 34.3950 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 143 ft (44 m).
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About Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is an international airport located in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. It is the third-busiest airport in Egypt after Cairo International Airport and Hurghada International Airport and one of the busiest airports in the Middle East. Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport has two main passenger terminals, with the larger terminal, handling most international flights, and the other terminal, which is primarily used for domestic flights.
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Airport information
| IATA code | SSH |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | HESH |
| Airport name | Sharm El Sheikh International Airport |
| City | Sharm El Sheikh |
| Country | Egypt |
| Time zone | Africa/Cairo (UTC+2) |
| Latitude | 27.9773 |
| Longitude | 34.3950 |
| Elevation | 143 ft (44 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 10,108 ft (3,081 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Sharm El Sheikh International Airport?
The IATA code for Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is SSH.
What is the ICAO code for Sharm El Sheikh International Airport?
The ICAO code for Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is HESH.
Where is SSH airport located?
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) is located in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.
What time zone is SSH in?
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport operates in the Africa/Cairo time zone, which is UTC+2.
What is the nearest airport to SSH?
The nearest airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) is Hurghada International Airport (HRG) in Hurghada, about 106 km away.
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