Flying from Istanbul to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ): What you need to know
Put your holiday plans into action by considering where you'll catch your flight from Istanbul to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ). Istanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are the main airports in Istanbul.
4 hours 20 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Istanbul to Sharjah International Airport flight.
The timezone in Sharjah is UTC+4, which is one hour ahead of Istanbul. Sharjah International Airport is located in Sharjah.
The busiest route is from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ). You can pick from 8 direct services every week. Air Arabia operates a 2:10pm departure between IST and SHJ.
Your flight from Istanbul to SHJ won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Airport (IST) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) take off from this terminal.
Air Arabia is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Istanbul to Sharjah International Airport taking off from IST.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between IST and SHJ is Air Arabia.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to SHJ. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Istanbul Airport (IST). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular options:
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
The journey from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Istanbul to Sharjah International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near Istanbul Airport:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
You can book a direct Istanbul to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) plane ticket with departures from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Figure out if flying from SAW works better for your plans.
When departing from SAW, you'll have a choice of airlines that offer direct flights from Istanbul to SHJ. Cruise through the sky with these preferred carriers:
On the SAW to SHJ route, Pegasus Airlines is the top airline in terms of bookings.
Pegasus Airlines ranks as the most punctual carrier operating flights between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Sharjah International Airport.
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Sharjah International Airport. Check out these connections between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and SHJ:
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED)
Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
SAW is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to SHJ flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 68%.
About Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
Reserve a hotel close to SHJ if you have a late flight from Istanbul to Sharjah International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Istanbul to Sharjah International Airport flight.
Getting from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to central Sharjah
Central Sharjah is around 11 kilometres from Sharjah International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
₹ 11,883 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Sharjah International Airport. A return flight starts from ₹ 19,762. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To snag cheap flights from Istanbul to SHJ, book your plane ticket seven months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for December. That's the best month for landing an incredible deal on Istanbul to Sharjah International Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Stay on top of deals for plane tickets from Istanbul to SHJ by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when prices go down.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ). July is the busiest month to visit Sharjah. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in December.
Book a Istanbul to SHJ plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Sharjah to range from 29ºC to 41ºC.
January has temperatures of between 15ºC and 24ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Sharjah International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Sharjah
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Sharjah right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Istanbul to Sharjah International Airport:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in Sharjah when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Rain Room followed by Al Noor Mosque and Adventureland.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi is just one of the many cities in the United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Sharjah. Around 153 kilometres away to the southwest, top sights here include Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace.
