Discover the best things to do in Sharm El Sheikh

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport conveniently receives direct flights from major European cities like London, Manchester, and Berlin. Middle Eastern hubs like Dubai and Riyadh also connect directly. Domestic flights from Cairo and Hurghada usually take around one hour. Overland travel from Cairo usually takes approximately 6 to 8 hours by road. Many resorts offer airport transfer services. The quick drive from the airport straight to Naama Bay only takes 15 minutes.

Sharks Bay offers a quieter atmosphere and easy access to diving and resort areas. Sharks Bay offers a much quieter scene, sitting significantly closer to Ras Mohammed National Park. This makes it completely ideal for serious divers. Nabq Bay mostly offers large all-inclusive resorts, highly popular with traveling families. Huge luxury options include the Four Seasons and Rixos. The all-inclusive packages generally deliver excellent overall value. All-inclusive packages can offer good value depending on season and hotel category.

Taxis serve as the absolute primary transport. They are incredibly cheap but you must strictly agree on a total fare well before getting inside. They do not use traditional meters. A quick ride within the core resort strip from Naama Bay over to Sharks Bay costs roughly 50 to 100 EGP. Local minibuses steadily run along the main coastal road for just 10 EGP a ride. Most prominent dive centres and big tour operators completely include full hotel pick-up. Renting a car is possible but deeply unnecessary. The main resort areas are totally compact.

Many visiting nationalities quickly receive a totally free Sinai-only entry stamp. It remains highly valid for 15 days. This strictly covers Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, and the greater Sinai Peninsula. It does not cover the rest of mainland Egypt. A full Egyptian visa allows major travel to Cairo or Luxor. A visa-on-arrival costs $25 USD and provides a single entry for 30 days. You can also easily grab e-visas in advance totally online through visa2egypt.gov.eg. Just ensure your passport is valid for at least six full months.