Travelling from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Sharjah International Airport is 2 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Sharjah is UTC+4, which is one hour ahead of Jeddah.
Every week, there are 55 King Abdulaziz International Airport to Sharjah International Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as soon as possible, take the 03:55 Air Arabia flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 17:15 with Air Arabia.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your JED to SHJ flight.
Travelling during a peak month like August? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Sharjah (and then exploring more of United Arab Emirates!) is a snap with Air Arabia. This popular airline offers direct flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Sharjah International Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Air Arabia.
With an impressive 92.98% of services landing on schedule, flynas has the best on-time record for JED to SHJ flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Sharjah International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between JED and SHJ:
Kuwait International Airport
King Khaled International Airport
Bahrain International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
Currently, RM310 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way King Abdulaziz International Airport to Sharjah International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM615. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from JED to SHJ, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
November is the cheapest month for flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Sharjah International Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from JED to SHJ.
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Handy information about King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
81.7% of flights departing from King Abdulaziz International Airport land at their destination on time. With its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when setting off from JED.
King Abdulaziz International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Jeddah. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near JED. Whether you're boarding an early flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Sharjah International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
If you're getting in on a late King Abdulaziz International Airport to Sharjah International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near SHJ:
Hit the road running by picking up a Sharjah International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, drivus or Keddy By Europcar and explore beyond Sharjah's main sights.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Sharjah International Airport about four weeks ahead.
Getting from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to central Sharjah
Sharjah International Airport to central Sharjah has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
When to fly to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
The quietest month for a flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Sharjah International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Sharjah based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Sharjah is July, with temperatures ranging between 29ºC (84ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF). Lock in your flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Sharjah International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from JED to SHJ in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
You've done Sharjah, now it's time to explore other parts of United Arab Emirates. Travel about 23 kilometres south-west to Dubai to tick off its top attractions. From Burj Khalifa to The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 145 kilometres south-west of Sharjah, Abu Dhabi is another essential stop in United Arab Emirates. No visit is complete without checking out Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan.