Travelling from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Sharjah International Airport to Shah Amanat International Airport is 4 hours 50 minutes.
Chittagong's timezone is UTC+6, making Chittagong two hours ahead of Sharjah.
Flights from SHJ to CGP start from 00:10 — the first with Air Arabia. The last departure is at 13:00 with Air Arabia. In total, you can take your pick of 35 weekly Sharjah International Airport to Shah Amanat International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your SHJ to CGP flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines is your gateway to exploring Chittagong (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Bangladesh!). Check out the direct flights from Sharjah International Airport to Shah Amanat International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Biman Bangladesh Airlines.
The most punctual carrier offering SHJ to CGP flights is Air Arabia. Its services land without delay 71.05% of the time.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sharjah International Airport to Shah Amanat International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SHJ and CGP:
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Muscat International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP)
RM511 is the best price for a one-way Sharjah International Airport to Shah Amanat International Airport flight. Return flights start at RM1,338. These fares may change based on demand.
Book 11 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SHJ to CGP.
The cheapest month for flights from Sharjah International Airport to Shah Amanat International Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
Of the departures from Sharjah International Airport, 76.09% land on time at their destination.
To reach Sharjah International Airport from central Sharjah, it'll take around 10 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Have an early flight from Sharjah International Airport to Shah Amanat International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near SHJ:
Arriving at Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP)
Once your Sharjah International Airport to Shah Amanat International Airport flight has landed, unwind and relax at a hotel close by. Hotel Agrabad is a convenient option that's not too far from CGP.
Getting from Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP) to central Chittagong
Shah Amanat International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Chittagong. Driving there takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP)
The quietest month for a flight from Sharjah International Airport to Shah Amanat International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Chittagong based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Chittagong is April, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Sharjah International Airport to Shah Amanat International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SHJ to CGP sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bangladesh
You've done Chittagong, now it's time to discover other parts of Bangladesh. Travel about 225 kilometres north-west to Dhaka to check off its leading sights. From National Parliament House to Dhakeshwari Temple and Bangladesh National Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Khulna is another sought-after destination in Bangladesh and is around 241 kilometres west of Chittagong. No journey is complete without dropping by Padmo Pukur, Rupsa Riverview and Tourlink BD.