Jet2.com and Jet2 Holidays are the latest UK airline to enter the Egypitan market from Scotland, following TUI and easyJet who have expanded their services signifcantly over the last couple of years.
This announcement marks the first time the airline has flown to Egypt since March 1st 2011, when the previous services from Leeds, Manchester, East Midlands and Newcastle were cancelled by the airline following “political unrest” (source: Jet2 suspends flights to Egypt: Tourists ‘furious’).
In an interesting development for Edinburgh Airport, this marks the first time the airport has had a service to Sharm El Sheikh since 2015, when TUI operated a weekly service, since TUI consolodated its operations in Glasgow it has operated some sort of service to Sharm El Sheikh since 2022.
Flight Details
Below are all the flight details you need to know for the new Jet2 routes.
Edinburgh to Sharm El Sheikh
Flight times for this route change slightly depending on when you are travelling, but flights will always operate on a Tuesday.
Between February 11th and May 18th 2027 the flights will operate at the timings below;
LS3955 departs Edinburgh at 0900 arriving into Sharm El Sheikh at 1700 – (flights between 27 April and May 18th arrive at 1600)
LS3966 departs Sharm El Sheikh at 1800 arriving into Edinburgh at 2220
*Note – These timings also apply between October 12th and 26th
From May 25th onwards the timings will change to the following;
LS3955 departs Edinburgh at 1340 arriving into Sharm El Sheikh at 2140
LS3966 departs Sharm El Sheikh at 2240 arriving into Edinburgh at 0250
As previously mentioned, no other airline currently offers flights to Sharm El Sheikh from Edinburgh.
Speaking on the launch of this new year round route, Stephanie Wear, Chief Commercial Officer at Edinburgh Airport said the following,
“It’s great to see Sharm El Sheikh return to the destination list at Scotlands busiest airport and provide even more choice for our passengers”
“Sharm El Sheikh is known for its year-round warmth making it a popular destination for holidaymakers for both winter and summer sun”
“We look forward to the routes return with Jet2 in 2027”
Glasgow to Hurghada
Flight times for this route change slightly depending on when you are travelling, but flights will always operate on a Thursday.
Between February 11th and April 22nd 2027 the flights will operate at the timings below;
LS3717 departs Glasgow at 0900 arriving into Hurghada at 1700
LS3718 departs Hurghada at 1800 arriving into Glasgow at 2230
From April 29th onwards the timings will change to the following;
LS3717 departs Glasgow at 1405 arriving into Hurghada at 2105 – (flight on 29 April arrives at 2105)
LS3718 departs Hurghada at 2305 and arrives into Glasgow at 0325 – (flight on 29 April departs at 2205)
easyJet also operate this route on a year round basis from Glasgow with a twice weekly service on the airlines A320NEO.
Speaking on the launch of this new year round route, Chris Tibbett, Aero Director at AGS Airports, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Jet2’s exciting new route to Hurghada from Glasgow Airport. Egypt is a destination that offers year-round sunshine, stunning beaches, and incredible cultural experiences, so this new service will be hugely popular with Scottish holidaymakers. Jet2’s commitment to expanding choice for customers is fantastic news for the region, and we look forward to supporting the success of this route.”
How has the Egyptian Market Changed Since 2015?
I actually have a fully detailed post with graphs (don’t I know how to treat you!) available on my Substack page.
Read More: Market Overview: Scotland to Egypt
Credit
My thanks to SPD Travels on X for initially reporting that Jet2 were recommencing operations to Egypt, you can view their tweet here.
My thanks to Awwdabaaby on X for sending me their post on the timings for the Glasgow to Hurghada route, you can view their tweet here.
George Nugent Travels 