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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Zurich to Sharm el-Sheikh:

• Earliest: departs at 12:00 pm and lands at 4:25 pm
• Latest: departs at 12:55 pm and lands at 5:20 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 25m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Zurich to Sharm el-Sheikh.

A nonstop flight from Zurich to Sharm el-Sheikh takes 4h 25m, covering 1,932 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Zurich to Sharm el-Sheikh range from $390 to $679, with an average of $530 over the past 12 months. Anything below $390 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 9% below the route average of $530. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but inventory is limited.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $385 round-trip via Rome Fiumicino (FCO), compared to $735 for nonstop.

Edelweiss Air is the only airline operating Zurich to Sharm el-Sheikh flights. 90% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $100–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SWISS and Edelweiss Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

One-way fares from Zurich to Sharm el-Sheikh are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $360, which is 64% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from Zurich to Sharm el-Sheikh usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Sharm El Sheikh Intl (SSH).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Zurich to Sharm el-Sheikh route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 51m.

One-stop flights from Zurich to Sharm el-Sheikh most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) - 75% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Cairo (CAI) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Zurich to Sharm el-Sheikh. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $443 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $632, a difference of $189.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Edelweiss Air operates flights between Zurich and Sharm el-Sheikh.

Flying via Cairo (CAI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 20m, compared with 8h 21m via Naples (NAP) and 8h 54m via Istanbul (IST).

Sharm el-Sheikh is 2 hours ahead of Zurich (Eastern European Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Terrazzina Beach is one of the most viewed places in Sharm el-Sheikh on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Edelweiss Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.