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Sharm El Sheikh at a glance
Quick facts about Sharm El Sheikh
Local weather
℉℃Time zone
GMT +02:00
No time difference
Currency
Egyptian Pound (EGP)
1KRW = 0.04EGP
Official languages
Arabic
Recommended trip duration
3 days
Flight time
20 hours
When departing from Sydney
What to know before visiting Sharm El Sheikh
What to do in Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh is best known for Tours, Water activities and Outdoor & sports activities, with Cruises and Massages rounding out bookings. The city’s rhythm across the year shows clear high and low seasons: January is a peak month while late winter and summer see much lower demand, according to Klook booking data. If you prioritise snorkelling, diving and guided tours, expect the busiest booking windows around January and December; quieter months offer the same activities with fewer people. Decide whether you want peak-season atmosphere or quieter, more flexible bookings. Based on Klook booking data.
When to visit and typical prices
January and December stand out as the busiest months — January is the single peak month with roughly 47% higher demand versus a typical month — while August is the quietest, about 54% lower than usual, per Klook booking data. Prices peak around February and March with the highest typical paid on Klook, and drift down to their lowest in June. If you want lower prices and smaller crowds, aim for June through August; for peak-season atmosphere, choose December or January.
| Month | Demand Level | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | Peak demand | AUD 45 |
| February | Busier than usual | AUD 52 |
| March | Busier than usual | AUD 52 |
| April | Quieter than usual | AUD 51 |
| May | About average | AUD 51 |
| June | Quieter than usual | AUD 28 |
| July | Very quiet | AUD 37 |
| August | Very quiet | AUD 33 |
| September | Quieter than usual | AUD 43 |
| October | About average | AUD 40 |
| November | Busier than usual | AUD 37 |
| December | Peak demand | AUD 37 |
Demand is bookings in that month compared with a typical month, from historical Klook booking data, grouped into the demand levels above; typical price is the median paid on Klook in that month; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.
Tips for travellers from Australia
Most travellers book with only a little lead time — experiences on Klook are typically booked about 2 days ahead, while the earliest planners book up to 12 days out, so you can be flexible. That said, during the busier months (December and January) it pays to book earlier to lock in popular water activities and tours. Use Klook to compare typical prices and secure options for diving, snorkelling and guided tours in advance; bookings remain easy close to travel dates but are simplest when you plan a week or two ahead in peak periods, according to Klook booking data.
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