Flights to Ajman
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Ajman is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sharjah International Airport (SHJ), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 13,320-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Dubai International Airport (DXB, 20 km), Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT, 52 km), Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC, 65 km), Fujairah International Airport (FJR, 91 km), Abu Musa Island Airport (AEU, 69 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharjah International Airport | SHJ | 9 km (6 mi) | 13,320 ft | 111 ft |
| Dubai International Airport | DXB | 20 km (12 mi) | 14,590 ft | 62 ft |
| Ras Al Khaimah International Airport | RKT | 52 km (32 mi) | 12,336 ft | 102 ft |
| Al Maktoum International Airport | DWC | 65 km (40 mi) | 14,764 ft | 114 ft |
| Fujairah International Airport | FJR | 91 km (57 mi) | 10,007 ft | 152 ft |
| Abu Musa Island Airport (regional) | AEU | 69 km (43 mi) | 9,796 ft | 23 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 13,320 ft, SHJ can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 111 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Ajman
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajman to Karachi | Pakistan | 1,162 km (722 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Ajman to Baghdad | Iraq | 1,388 km (863 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Ajman to Tehran | Iran | 1,208 km (751 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Ajman to Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | 886 km (550 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Ajman to Mashhad | Iran | 1,274 km (791 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Ajman to Hyderabad | Pakistan | 1,295 km (805 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Ajman to Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates | 152 km (94 mi) | about 57 min |
| Ajman to Quetta | Pakistan | 1,251 km (777 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Ajman to Isfahan | Iran | 887 km (551 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Ajman to Karaj | Iran | 1,236 km (768 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Ajman to Basrah | Iraq | 945 km (587 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Ajman to Dammam | Saudi Arabia | 550 km (342 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Ajman to Shiraz | Iran | 551 km (342 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Ajman to Karbala | Iraq | 1,371 km (852 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Ajman to Sadr City | Iraq | 1,387 km (862 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Ajman to Ashgabat | Turkmenistan | 1,422 km (884 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Ajman to Abū Ghurayb | Iraq | 1,402 km (871 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Ajman to Qom | Iran | 1,118 km (695 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Ajman to Sulaymaniyah | Iraq | 1,483 km (921 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Ajman to Ahvaz | Iran | 935 km (581 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Ajman to Muscat | Oman | 359 km (223 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Ajman to Buraydah | Saudi Arabia | 1,155 km (718 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Ajman to Shanghai | China | 6,397 km (3,975 mi) | about 8 h 57 min |
| Ajman to Chongqing | China | 5,020 km (3,119 mi) | about 7 h 11 min |
| Ajman to Chengdu | China | 4,768 km (2,963 mi) | about 6 h 52 min |
| Ajman to Guangzhou | China | 5,816 km (3,614 mi) | about 8 h 12 min |
| Ajman to Shenzhen | China | 5,914 km (3,675 mi) | about 8 h 20 min |
| Ajman to Tianjin | China | 5,884 km (3,656 mi) | about 8 h 18 min |
| Ajman to Wuhan | China | 5,737 km (3,565 mi) | about 8 h 6 min |
| Ajman to Lahore | Pakistan | 1,964 km (1,220 mi) | about 3 h 16 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Ajman?
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) is the closest large airport at 9 km (6 mi). The others, DXB, RKT, DWC, FJR, AEU, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is SHJ from Ajman city centre?
9 km (6 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Ajman on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.