How many hours in advance should you be at Sharm el-Sheikh airport before a flight to Russia?

If you are flying from Sharm el-Sheikh to Russia, especially on a charter flight, we recommend arriving at the airport at least 3-4 hours before departure.

This is due to enhanced security measures introduced after the resumption of air traffic. For passengers flying to the Russian Federation, a separate "corridor" has been organized with numerous inspections and document checks. You will have to pass your luggage and hand luggage through scanners several times, and possibly open suitcases for inspection. All this creates some commotion and takes extra time.

The procedure upon departure looks like this:

1. Primary security control right at the entrance to the airport building. There may be queues here.
2. Check-in for the flight and baggage drop-off.
3. Passage into the "clean zone" through passport control and another security check. In the departure hall itself, there are almost no waiting areas, so it's better to go through here immediately.
4. Waiting for boarding in the "clean zone", where there are Duty-Free, cafes, and shops.

If you are flying on a tour package, the tour operator representative will inform you of the exact departure time from the hotel, taking into account all these nuances. For more details on the airport layout and procedures, read our guide: Sharm el-Sheikh Airport.

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