Tours to Sharm El Sheikh from Chisinau — Last-Minute Deals
Sharm El Sheikh, the main resort of the Sinai Peninsula, is also the stretch of Egyptian coast closest to Chisinau: a direct charter gets here in roughly three hours. In winter it is noticeably warmer and calmer than Hurghada, and you can swim out to the famous coral reefs straight from the hotel beach.
The price already includes air tickets, an airport pick-up, a hotel with your chosen meal plan and medical insurance, so the only separate cost is getting to Chisinau. Many travellers will not need to buy a visa at all; the Sinai stamp is explained below. Use the tour search to compare dates and prices from every tour operator; if you would rather not choose yourself, message our manager for a shortlist of hotels that fit your budget.
Why People Love Sharm El Sheikh
- A short journey. About three hours in the air and 10–30 minutes of transfer: the airport sits right between the main resort areas.
- Warm winters without strong wind. The Sinai mountains shelter the coast, so from December to February the air warms up to +22…+25 °C by day and the bays of Sharm stay calm even on windy days.
- World-class reefs. Ras Mohammed National Park and the reefs of the Strait of Tiran rank among the best diving spots on the planet, and for snorkelling you only need to step off the hotel pontoon.
- Beyond the beach. The Old Market with the Al Sahaba Mosque, the evening promenade of Naama Bay, sunrise on Mount Sinai above St Catherine's Monastery and a trip to Dahab to see the Blue Hole.
Flight and Transfer
Planes carrying holidaymakers from Chisinau arrive at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH). The drive to your hotel is short: 10–15 minutes to Nabq and Sharks Bay, about 20 to Naama Bay and 25–30 minutes to Hadaba and the Old Town.
How to reach Chisinau from Kyiv, Odesa and other cities, where to park and what time to arrive for check-in are all covered in our Egypt from Chisinau guide. Travellers from Vinnytsia have a page of their own: Egypt from Vinnytsia.
Areas of Sharm El Sheikh: Where to Stay
- Naama Bay. The heart of resort life: a pedestrian promenade, restaurants, shops and, unusually for Sharm, a sandy beach with a gentle entry. Lively until late at night.
- Sharks Bay and Ras Nasrani. Clifftop hotels with their own reefs, the place to go for snorkelling.
- Nabq. The newest area, with spacious grounds and hotels with water parks, convenient for families with children. A wide coral shallow runs along the shore, so guests reach the open water along pontoons.
- Hadaba and Ras Um El Sid. Sharm's oldest district, next to the Old Town: a rocky shoreline, some of the best house reefs and plenty of affordable hotels.
Most beaches in Sharm are coral, so pack a pair of swim shoes.
Sharm El Sheikh Weather by Month
The swimming season lasts all year. Travellers from Chisinau come most often in October–November, over Christmas and New Year, plus March–April. Summer heat reaches +38 °C; for a July or August trip, choose a hotel with shaded pools and skip excursions around midday.
| Month | Daytime air | Water |
|---|---|---|
| October | +32 °C | +27 °C |
| November | +28 °C | +26 °C |
| December | +24 °C | +24 °C |
| January | +22 °C | +22 °C |
| February | +23 °C | +22 °C |
| March | +26 °C | +22 °C |
| April | +29 °C | +23 °C |
| May – September | +34…+38 °C | +25…+28 °C |
Typical daytime readings; actual weather varies from year to year.
How Much a Holiday Costs
Sharm ranks among the most affordable resorts in Egypt: seven nights for two on all-inclusive cost from 23,451 UAH. That is a guide figure, as the exact price depends on dates. New Year and the spring school break are the most expensive, while the best-value weeks usually fall in the first half of December and at the end of January. If food matters to you, see our ranking of hotels by food.
Visa and Documents
- Sinai stamp. If your whole holiday stays within South Sinai and lasts no longer than 15 days, there is no visa to buy: the airport stamps your passport with a Sinai Only permit at no charge. It lets you travel around South Sinai, for example to Dahab or St Catherine's Monastery.
- When you need a full visa. For excursions to Cairo, Luxor or Hurghada, or if your stay is longer than 15 days. It is issued online as an e-Visa for 25 USD or bought on arrival for 30 USD.
- Passport with validity to spare: six months or more beyond your entry date. Moldova's border is open to Ukrainians without a visa.
- Travel documents. We email the booking confirmation, tickets and insurance on the day you pay.
- Leaving Ukraine. Border-crossing rules under martial law keep changing, so check them with the border service or our manager in advance, especially if men of conscription age or children are travelling.
Sharm El Sheikh from Chisinau: FAQ
What is the flight time to Sharm El Sheikh?
Roughly three hours on a direct flight, the shortest of all Egyptian resorts. The transfer from the airport to most hotels takes no more than half an hour.
Is a visa required for Sharm El Sheikh?
Not if you stay within South Sinai for 15 days or less: the free Sinai Only entry permit will do. Trips to Cairo or Luxor require a regular visa for 30 USD.
Where is it warmer in winter, Sharm or Hurghada?
Sharm El Sheikh: around +22 °C in the daytime in January, while Hurghada is 1–2 degrees cooler, and the wind in Sharm is much weaker thanks to the mountains.
Which area is best for a holiday with children?
Nabq and Naama Bay are the most convenient: Nabq offers plenty of water-park hotels, and in Naama Bay you can walk into the sea from a sandy beach without a pontoon.
What does a Sharm El Sheikh tour from Chisinau cost?
A week for a couple on all-inclusive starts at roughly 23,451 UAH. The final price depends on the area, hotel category and dates, and the tour search shows current options.
Compare with other resorts: Hurghada from Chisinau and Marsa Alam from Chisinau.
