What to Do at SSH

Duty‑free stores in both terminals cover perfumes, chocolate, alcohol where permitted, cosmetics and plenty of travel essentials. It’s where people grab last‑minute gifts and treats before flying out. Convenience shops fill the gaps: chargers, SIM cards, adapters, snacks, basic toiletries. Perfect for the “I forgot my cable” moment. You can also find small souvenir corners with local crafts and sweets, though stock can feel lighter outside peak times.

Sometimes the best plan is just: sit down and breathe. Grab window seating when you can , Sinai light has a way of making even a wait feel softer. If you prefer quiet, we look for tucked‑away chairs away from main walkways and announcements. Plug in your phone, drink water, adjust your bags, check your dive schedule or resort transfer. That one quiet hour inside the terminal buys you extra energy once you step out into the resort heat.

Pearl Lounge operates in both active terminals and shows on several lounge networks with long‑hour or 24‑hour listings. Inside, you get comfortable seats, Wi‑Fi, snacks, drinks and live flight screens. Access can be through airline class, memberships, passes, or sometimes pay‑at‑door. AirportAssist checks what fits your case and walks you in. If lounges are full or not ideal for you, we find low‑traffic seating bays or decent window areas instead. They’re simple, but they do the job when you just want quiet.

You don’t need to march up and down the concourse to feel productive. Better to save your legs for the reef. Use your time in the airport to hydrate properly, re‑organise your hand luggage, double‑check dive schedules, confirm resort pick‑ups, or set out a small “first day plan” on your phone. Ten minutes of organisation now can prevent a lot of “wait, what are we doing next?” later.

Sharm has a few solid, real dining options across its terminals.

Negroni Café – often listed as 24‑hour. It’s the spot you look for when your flight is at an odd hour and everything else is dark. Coffee, snacks, somewhere to sit and think “okay, almost there”.

Caffè Ritazza– classic espresso, pastries, and simple hot snacks. Great for a wake‑up coffee before boarding or a mid‑connection pick‑me‑up.

Upper Crust – bakery products, sandwiches, light meals that feel like actual food, not just a packet of crisps. Very useful when you don’t want to land hungry.

Burger King – familiar fast‑food, typically located pre‑security in Terminal 2. Easy for families, predictable menu, kids know what they want before they even see the board.

These outlets sit either landside or airside depending on your terminal and the current layout. During charter peaks, lines can form fast. We try to time your food stop so you have something to eat without being stuck in a queue when your gate finally starts boarding.

Sharm runs on holiday waves. Flights arrive in clusters, queues build up and shrink, resorts wait just outside the doors. The airport steps are technically the same for everybody , check‑in, security, passport, gate , but pacing, routing and having someone who reads that flow changes how those steps feel. We smooth the rough edges. A name‑board greeting on arrival, a clear path to the right counters, someone watching the screens so you don’t have to every second. You save small pockets of energy at each stage. That’s the energy you’ll use later, when you’re standing on the jetty looking down at your first reef.

Booking with AirportAssist.com is simple.

• Share flight numbers, names, and bag counts.
• Choose whether you need arrival, departure, or transit help (or all three).
• We confirm terminal, meeting point, and the basic route in advance.
• You get a short checklist so you know exactly what to bring and expect.

On the day, it becomes one simple story: meet, walk the path, stay ahead of the clock. Then step out into Sharm already feeling like the airport part of the day went right.

3 hours – inside the airport

Arrive at the correct terminal. Clear passport and security at a steady pace. Grab a drink and a snack near your pier , Negroni Café, Caffè Ritazza, or whatever is closest and open. Then settle into a lounge or quiet seating area. Keep one eye on the screens and board on first call instead of waiting for the final shout. No sprinting, no drama.

5–6 hours – same‑terminal relax

Land or arrive on your first flight. Confirm the next gate and whether you can store a larger bag or check it in early. Take a café stop and do a short loop through duty‑free, staying in the same terminal. Then move into Pearl Lounge or a quieter bay to rest properly: charge devices, maybe change into more comfortable clothes, scroll through photos, send a few messages. Return to the gate with 40–60 minutes spare, walking in slow, not rushing.

8+ hours – mini Sharm pause

With an 8‑hour window, and if your visa and entry rules allow, you can treat this as a mini Sharm session. Arrive, clear the formalities, and if a terminal change is needed, handle it first. After that, decide whether to step out to a nearby resort café or beach‑adjacent spot. Pre‑book a reliable transfer, keep the plan simple , one place, not three. Eat, breathe the sea air, maybe walk a bit, then head back with a solid buffer for security and boarding. You want to feel like you dipped into Sharm, not like you almost missed your flight for a coffee.