Sharjah Airport

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General information

Sharjah Airport is the third largest airport in the United Arab Emirates, after Dubai International Airport and Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport. The airport is home to Air Arabia, one of the four major airlines in the United Arab Emirates, along with Emirates, Etihad Airways and flydubai. Sharjah Airport is close to Dubai, the distance between Sharjah Airport and Dubai International Airport is only 25 kilometres / 15.5 miles.

Where is Sharjah Airport situated?

The airport is located east of Sharjah and south of Ajman. Sharjah and Ajman are two of the seven emirates. By car you can reach the airport via the E88 motorway.

How many terminals does Sharjah Airport have?

Sharjah Airport has one runway and one terminal. The terminal is easy to navigate and the walking distances are short, Departures can be found in the middle of the terminal and Arrivals on the left.

A good alternative for flying to or from Sharjah Airport are the following airports, sorted by distance from the airport. You can also take a look at the complete list of airports in United Arab Emirates.

Airport
Distance
Dubai International Airport 17km
Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport 131km

Which airlines fly from and to Sharjah Airport?

The main airlines at the airport are:
  • Air Arabia brand logo
    Air Arabia
  • Air India
  • IndiGo
  • EgyptAir brand logo
    EgyptAir
  • Pegasus Airlines brand logo
    Pegasus Airlines
Here you can find the complete list of airlines at Sharjah Airport.

Activities

Activity

From Dubai/Sharjah/RAK: Dibba Musandam Trip & Dhow Cruise

One full Day Dhow Cruise to the Musandam, taking you in the beautiful natural attractions of the nature and wonderful beaches .
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From UAE: Musandam Khasab Dolphin Watching Trip with Lunch

Discover the beauty of Khor Sham Fjord on a full-day cruise with lunch on board as well as stops for swimming and snorkeling. Travel hassle-free with hotel transfers available from anywhere in Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, and Ras Al Khaimah.
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From Dubai: Sharjah Heritage & Culture Tour

Enjoy a trip of "Pearl of the Gulf" Sharjah. See landmarks such as Emirates largest "King Faisal Mosque", Heritage Museum, and shop amongst the treasure trove of carpets, jewelry and handicrafts at "Al Markazi" souk.
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