Statistics on Edinburgh-Sharm El Sheikh flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Sharm El Sheikh (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Sharm El Sheikh from Edinburgh airport is $ 397 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 222 (in november) and $ 734 (in august), which is a saving of $ 176 or a surplus of $ 337 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $162 to $216 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Sharm El Sheikh before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Sharm El Sheikh plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 11712 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Sharm El Sheikh from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 222, saving $ 176 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 397). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 734).
Flight Edinburgh-Sharm El Sheikh: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 173 | $ 236 | good price |
| February | $ 228 | $ 283 | good price |
| March | $ 239 | $ 283 | good price |
| April | $ 373 | $ 447 | fair price |
| May | $ 294 | $ 377 | good price |
| June | $ 351 | $ 410 | good price |
| July | $ 497 | $ 603 | high price |
| August | $ 643 | $ 734 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 323 | $ 397 | good price |
| October | $ 319 | $ 415 | good price |
| November | $ 166 | $ 222 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 237 | $ 349 | good price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Edinburgh to Sharm El Sheikh
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Sharm El Sheikh range from $108 to $756. 10% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $108 to $162), 1% at the maximum price (from $702 to $756). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $162 to $216 (19% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Sharm El Sheikh flight
There are 4 companies that serve Edinburgh from Sharm El Sheikh airport: Ryanair, EasyJet, Turkish Airlines and Wizz Air.
Data analysis:
Of the 11712 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (54% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Sharm El Sheikh route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Sharm El Sheikh flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $23. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $44.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Sharm El Sheikh to Edinburgh departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $36. Conversely, departing from Sharm El Sheikh on a sunday may cost you an additional $24.
Top prices Edinburgh-Sharm El Sheikh
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Sharm El Sheikh | 20-05 to 27-05-2024 | $ 348 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Sharm El Sheikh | 09-06 to 30-06-2024 | $ 471 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Sharm El Sheikh | 10-06 to 16-06-2024 | $ 396 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Sharm El Sheikh | 15-06 to 23-06-2024 | $ 445 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Sharm El Sheikh | 03-09 to 10-09-2024 | $ 455 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Sharm El Sheikh | 01-10 to 08-10-2024 | $ 363 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Sharm El Sheikh | 11-10 to 18-10-2024 | $ 492 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Sharm El Sheikh | 12-10 to 19-10-2024 | $ 596 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Sharm El Sheikh | 13-10 to 20-10-2024 | $ 558 | layover flight with Transavia Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Sharm El Sheikh | 04-11 to 19-11-2024 | $ 365 | layover flight with EasyJet |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Sharm El Sheikh to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 10 to 11 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Edinburgh-Sharm El Sheikh flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Sharm El Sheikh, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 296 $, which is a saving of 101 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (126 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Sharm El Sheikh flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 215 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 230) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 236 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 245) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 239 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 264), 3 to 4 months ($ 270), 4 to 5 months ($ 242) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 342 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 393), 3 to 4 months ($ 420) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 287 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 315), 2 to 3 months ($ 361), 5 to 6 months ($ 294) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 389 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 405), 1 to 2 months ($ 395) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 537 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 597), 3 to 4 months ($ 568) |
| August | - |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 367 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 373) |
| October | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 354 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 382), 2 to 3 months ($ 355), 3 to 4 months ($ 362), 4 to 5 months ($ 366) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 201 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 213), 1 to 2 months ($ 215), 2 to 3 months ($ 203), 4 to 5 months ($ 213) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 317 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 332), 3 to 4 months ($ 334) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Sharm El Sheikh are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $8. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $10 more.
Edinburgh to Sharm El Sheikh: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 348 $348 to $348 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 441 $396 to $471 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 455 $455 to $455 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 503 $363 to $596 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 365 $365 to $365 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 940 $940 to $940 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may is cheaper to travel to Sharm El Sheikh. It may be interesting to book now to leave this month!