Ahlan wa Sahlan fi Sharm El Sheikh

Destination Airport: Sharm El Sheikh International Airport SSH

Flight duration: 4 h 40 min

As the crow flies: 3,140 km

Culinary specialities

Molokhia
Molokhia is an Egyptian stew made from the finely chopped leaves of the jute plant, cooked with garlic and coriander. Even in ancient Egypt, Molokhia was considered the „food of kings“ and is often served with chicken or lamb today.

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Did you know?

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport opened in 1968 and is located approximately 10 kilometres north-east of the city centre. It is Egypt's second-largest airport after Cairo and serves primarily as a gateway for holidaymakers travelling to the Red Sea resorts. The airport was formerly a military airbase and was later expanded into an international airport for tourism. Today, it handles millions of sun-seekers and diving enthusiasts annually.

Places of interest

Sharm El Sheikh is world-renowned for its impressive coral reefs and diving spots, especially in the Ras Muhammad National Park, which boasts one of the most beautiful underwater landscapes in the world. Naama Bay is the town's tourist centre, with numerous hotels, restaurants, and bars right on the beach. For nature lovers, an excursion to St. Catherine's Monastery at the foot of Mount Sinai is recommended – one of the oldest Christian monasteries in the world. The desert around Sharm El Sheikh also invites you to enjoy jeep safaris, camel rides, and quad bike tours.

Useless knowledge

• The fish in Ras Mohammed National Park have more fans than you have on your Instagram profile.
• There are more sun loungers than grains of sand, yet they are always „reserved“.
• You're going up Mount Sinai for sunrise, only to find your phone has% battery left – the real ascent.
• Glass-bottomed boats are popular, but not because of the technology, but because no one willingly gets their hair wet underwater.