Traveling from Dubai to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ): What you need to know
Sharjah (where Sharjah International Airport is located) and Dubai share the UTC+4 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Dubai to SHJ. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as January and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
DXB is around 14 kilometers from central Dubai. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Dubai International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Dubai to Sharjah International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
74% of flights leaving from Dubai International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
DWC is around 48 kilometers from central Dubai. It takes 40 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Al Maktoum International Airport the day before your Dubai to SHJ flight:
57% of flights out of Al Maktoum International Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Dubai to Sharjah International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near SHJ:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Sharjah International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, drivus or Keddy By Europcar and find adventure across Sharjah and beyond.
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Dubai to Sharjah International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to central Sharjah
Central Sharjah is around 11 kilometers from Sharjah International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car rental, cab or ride-share.
Traveling by public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Sharjah International Airport is AED 821. For a return flight on this route, the best price is AED 1,836. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Dubai to SHJ. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Dubai to Sharjah International Airport tickets across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Dubai to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
January is the busiest month for flights from Dubai to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ). Visit Sharjah in September if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Book a Dubai to SHJ plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Sharjah to range from 29ºC (84ºF) to 41ºC (106ºF).
January has temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Dubai to Sharjah International Airport around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Sharjah
Start your Sharjah trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Dubai to Sharjah International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Rain Room, Al Noor Mosque and Adventureland are highlights which should be on any good Sharjah itinerary.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
You've done Sharjah, now it's time to discover more of the United Arab Emirates. Journey about 153 kilometers southwest to Abu Dhabi to check off its must-visit sights. From Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque to Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
