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Sharjah (SHJ) Arrivals and Departures Live Flight Status Information for SHJ

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Distance to Dubai12.6 miles
Distance to Umm al Qaywayn15.7 miles
Most popular destinationCairo

Sharjah airport arrivals information

Arriving at Sharjah International Airport at least 2 hours before your flight should give you enough time to check in, drop your baggage and head through security. Most airlines, however, will ask you to arrive at the airport 3 hours before your flight, so check before you fly and remember the airport will be busier at certain times (such as UAE holidays). It's not the biggest airport in the UAE but there's enough to keep you busy for an hour or so while you wait to board. There's the usual fast food and coffee shops, as well as restaurants serving Chinese, Indian and local cuisine. If you want to shop before you fly, check out the Sharjah International Airport duty free shops which stock tobacco, perfumes and toys. If you're traveling with children there's a number of play areas where they can burn off energy before the flight, or consider paying for access to International Airport CIP Lounge if you want a more relaxed start to your vacation.

Sharjah airport departures information

Sharjah International Airport isn't so large that you can get lost, so once you land follow the signs to the arrival desks, and then onward to the baggage collection and customs. The airport's Hala Services can assist you with all the paperwork with its meet-and-greet services including fast-track visa support and security checks.

How to get to and from Sharjah airport

The airport is around 13km to the south east of Sharjah city and when the roads are totally clear (which is not often, so allow extra time for this) it takes around 30 minutes to drive from the north end of Dubai. Long-term parking is available from Dh90 a day. If you prefer to travel by public transport your options are the Muwasalat air-conditioned coaches which run every 15 minutes from Rolla Square between 6am and 11pm, or an Air Arabia coach departing from Al Ghurair Centre and Lamcy Plaza in Dubai, and the Air Arabia Sales Shops in Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah and Al Ain. Check the locations here. There's also a taxi rank outside the airport.

Hotels near Sharjah airport

Because of its rural location, there aren't many hotels near Sharjah airport, but most hotels in the city in the will offer either a free or paid airport shuttle. Here are the two main hotels near Sharjah airport:

Sharjah International Airport Hotel

The Sharjah International Airport Hotel is a sensible option if you have a very early flight or late arrival, don't want to travel too far, and you're on a tight budget. It's a 2 star hotel but has free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, outdoor swimming pool, free parking and one restaurant. You'll need to ask the front desk to call you a taxi to take you over the busy highway to the Sharjah airport arrivals terminal.

Address: Opposite Sharjah International Airport, next to Royal Hospital Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Cost: From around *Dh150 per night

Centro Sharjah – by Rotana

This is the largest hotel near Sharjah International Airport with 306 rooms and suites. It has an all-day dining restaurant which might be useful if you need a late dinner after arriving or an early breakfast before a flight. There's also a gym, sauna, ping pong tables, pool and hot tub. There are six types of rooms to choose from, ranging from the most basic 22sqm Centro Room to a 52sqm Centro Plus Suite.

Address: Sharjah International Airport, Sharjah, 3677, United Arab Emirates

Cost: From around *Dh270 per night


Sharjah Airport FAQs

Yes, IndiGo operates to and from both Sharjah Airport Arrivals and Departures.
Yes, Air India Express operates to and from both Sharjah Airport Arrivals and Departures.
Yes, Air Arabia operates to and from both Sharjah Airport Arrivals and Departures.
Yes. There are drivus, Europcar, Keddy By Europcar, Blitz Car Rentals, Quick Drive, Hertz, Budget, Dollar and Thrifty pickup points in or near Sharjah Airport’s Arrivals or Departures areas.
For international arrivals, it usually takes around an hour to clear Sharjah Airport’s passport control and claim your baggage if you checked any in. Domestic arrivals to Sharjah Airport don’t need to pass through passport control, so take a little less time.

If you’re heading to Sharjah Airport arrivals to pick up a family member or friend, consider arriving half an hour after their flight is due to touch down.
We recommend you leave at least two and a half hours between your inbound and outbound flights, especially if you are self-transferring on an international flight. When you self-transfer, you may need to clear customs, claim any luggage, and then check it back in yourself for your next flight. Take into account that you might need to change terminals, or it could take longer than necessary to navigate Sharjah Airport’s departure lounge.
Marbella Resort is the highest-rated hotel near Sharjah Airport, just 7.3 miles away. Another great option is Al Bustan Tower Hotel Suites (6.7 miles from the airport).
Check-in and baggage drop often close an hour before your scheduled departure time for domestic flights, and sometimes an hour and a half before for longer-haul international flights. As a rule of thumb, you should try to arrive at Sharjah Airport two hours before you fly, but check with the airline you’re flying with.
Don’t worry if there’s no information available on our live flight tracker. We try our best to pull it directly from each airline, but sometimes this might not work properly. Try contacting the airline directly or checking their website to see if you can get an update.
Don’t panic! If you are not already at Sharjah Airport, try contacting the airline directly to see if you can get on the next flight out, or a refund.

If you’re already inside Sharjah Airport Departures when you find out, head to the airline’s desk to speak directly with someone.

If there are no more flights to your destination with the same airline and you really need to get there soon, we recommend searching for a new flight with Skyscanner and booking as soon as possible. You can then try to claim a refund for the original canceled flight.

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