The prohibition was imposed following the crash of a Metrojet Airbus A320 in the Sinai desert shortly after take-off from Sharm el Sheikh, on 31 October 2015.
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Why was the ban imposed? On 31 October 2015, a Russian charter flight from Sharm el Sheikh to St Petersburg crashed in the Sinai desert shortly after take-off from the Egyptian resort. Investigators concluded that an explosive device concealed in a soft drink can was placed onboard at the Egyptian airport.
russian tour operators are planning to launch new flights to Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada. However, according to local travel portals, some resorts have virtually no russians. For example, in Hurghada and Marsa Alam, tourists from Poland and Germany have taken their place.
Can I visit the Pyramids of Giza from Sharm El Sheikh on a day trip? Yes, companies such as www.sharm-club.com offer private tours with flights, to the Pyramids from Sharm El Sheikh. Trip duration from Sharm El Sheik to the Pyramids is around 15 hours and includes flights from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo.
A statement said: “Due to the ongoing state of civil and political unrest in Egypt, Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have suspended flight services and holidays to Sharm el Sheikh and Hurghada from 1 March 2011.
South SinaiTerrorists have also kidnapped foreign nationals. Many bombings directly targeted tourists and their transport. If you travel to South Sinai: avoid road travel outside of Sharm El Sheikh.
That depends entirely on your preferences. Both places are definitely worth a visit and offer many excursions and activities as well as diving schools. I would say Hurghada is for those looking for more action, Sharm El Sheikh for a quieter holiday or with a focus on diving and snorkelling.