Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

International Hub · Egypt

HESHSSH

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

ICAO

HESH

IATA

SSH

Category

International Hub

Elevation

191 ft

Country

Egypt

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at HESH

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (HESH / SSH) in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

HESH is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Overflight & Landing Permits – Egypt

Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Egypt.

Applicable permit lead times for Egypt are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Egypt are managed end-to-end.

Ground Handling at HESH

Direct FBO and handler coordination at HESH covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

Jet A1 Fuel at HESH

Fuel on record at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport: Jet fuel only. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

Flight Planning & Dispatch to HESH

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for HESH: 27° 58′ 37″ N 34° 23′ 42″ E; elevation 191 ft; local time UTC+2.

Crew & Passenger Services in Sharm El Sheikh

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Sharm El Sheikh.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at HESH.

Cargo Operations at HESH

Support for freighter operations into HESH covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

Latitude
27° 58′ 37″ N
Longitude
34° 23′ 42″ E
ICAO code
HESH
IATA code
SSH
Municipality
Sharm El Sheikh
Timezone
UTC+2
Traffic
—
Fuel Type
Jet fuel only
Fire Category
—
Airport Category
B
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To SSH?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for HESH.

Submit flight inquiry for HESH

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – HESH

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Sharm El Sheikh International Airport?

The ICAO code is HESH and the IATA code is SSH.

Is Jet A1 available at HESH?

Yes. Fuel on record at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is Jet fuel only; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What time zone does HESH operate in?

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport operates on UTC+2.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for HESH?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for HESH.