The airport is about 10 km from Naama Bay; taxis take about 15 minutes.
Things to do at Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
Sharm el-Sheikh International AirportSSH
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Things to do in Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport
Sharm el-Sheikh sits at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula where some of the world's clearest and most biodiverse Red Sea waters meet a resort city. Ras Mohammed National Park (20 km south) has world-famous reef walls with sharks, rays, sea turtles, and extraordinary coral. Naama Bay's beaches have excellent snorkeling directly from shore. Mount Sinai (2,285 m, 90 km north) — where Moses received the Ten Commandments in biblical tradition — rewards a predawn climb with one of the Middle East's most dramatic sunrises, with St. Catherine's Monastery below.
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Top Tips for Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport
- Ras Mohammed National Park boat trips (arranged through dive centers) give access to the Shark and Yolanda Reef drop-offs — world-class walls with excellent fish diversity.
- The Mount Sinai predawn climb (3.5 hours up, spectacular sunrise from the summit) with St. Catherine's Monastery visit below is the classic 1-day Sinai excursion from Sharm.
Lounge directory
Browse lounges at SSH
2 Sanctifly partner lounges at Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport. Each is bookable with points.
100 points per guestPearl Lounge
At Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport (SSH) in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, the Pearl Lounge is located in Terminal 1 on the airside, making it a convenient airport lounge option once you’ve completed the main departure formalities. After you pass passport control and the security check, continue into the airside departures area and head to level 2, where the lounge is situated. You can reach level 2 easily via the elevators, which is especially helpful if you’re traveling with carry-on luggage or want a smoother route to the lounge. Because it’s positioned after immigration and security, plan to visit the Pearl Lounge once you’re fully cleared and ready to relax before your flight.Book Now
100 points per guestPearl Lounge
Airside at Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport (SSH) in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, the Pearl Lounge is easy to find once you’ve completed the departure formalities. After you pass through passport control and the security check in Terminal 2, continue into the airside departures area and look for Cafe Ritazza. The airport lounge is located right next to Cafe Ritazza, making it a convenient stop before your flight. If you’re traveling through Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport and want a straightforward meeting point or a comfortable place to wait near the main post-security amenities, the Pearl Lounge’s location in Terminal 2 airside keeps you close to the action while you prepare for boarding.Book Now
Purchase a Sanctifly membership via our website or app.
Unlock airport-specific digital content and reserve VIP lounges using the points included with your plan.
Select the tier that fits your travel habits; higher tiers include more points.
When you book a lounge, you'll receive a unique access code in the app and by email—show this at the lounge to gain access.
You can buy extra points at any time, and rates improve with higher-tier plans.
Membership unlocks airport-specific digital content and the ability to book VIP lounges using points.
Each tier
Liftoff ($25/year)
Explorer ($97/year)
Jetsetter ($220/year)
Trailblazer ($399/year)
provides a different annual points allowance (except Liftoff, which doesn't include points) that refreshes when your subscription renews. You can use your points to reserve lounge access and purchase additional points through the app if you need more.
Higher tiers not only come with more points but also reduce the per-point price when buying extra.
Points are the currency you use in the Liftoff app to book VIP lounge visits. Most plans — Liftoff, Explorer, Jetsetter and Trailblazer — include a points allowance that is deposited into your account whenever your subscription renews. Liftoff does not include points. You spend points to reserve lounges and you can top up your balance at any time through the app. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.
Additional points can be purchased directly in the Sanctifly app from your mobile. All plans allow you to buy more points whenever you need them, and the per-point price decreases on higher-tier plans. Purchased points are added to your account immediately and are non-refundable. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.