Flights to Sharjah
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Sharjah is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Dubai International Airport (DXB), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 14,590-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Sharjah International Airport (SHJ, 11 km), Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC, 55 km), Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT, 61 km), Fujairah International Airport (FJR, 95 km), Abu Musa Island Airport (AEU, 71 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai International Airport | DXB | 10 km (6 mi) | 14,590 ft | 62 ft |
| Sharjah International Airport | SHJ | 11 km (7 mi) | 13,320 ft | 111 ft |
| Al Maktoum International Airport | DWC | 55 km (34 mi) | 14,764 ft | 114 ft |
| Ras Al Khaimah International Airport | RKT | 61 km (38 mi) | 12,336 ft | 102 ft |
| Fujairah International Airport | FJR | 95 km (59 mi) | 10,007 ft | 152 ft |
| Abu Musa Island Airport (regional) | AEU | 71 km (44 mi) | 9,796 ft | 23 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 14,590 ft, DXB can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 62 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Sharjah
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharjah to Karachi | Pakistan | 1,169 km (726 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Sharjah to Baghdad | Iraq | 1,388 km (863 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Sharjah to Tehran | Iran | 1,213 km (754 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Sharjah to Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | 878 km (546 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Sharjah to Mashhad | Iran | 1,283 km (797 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Sharjah to Hyderabad | Pakistan | 1,302 km (809 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Sharjah to Quetta | Pakistan | 1,260 km (783 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Sharjah to Isfahan | Iran | 891 km (554 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Sharjah to Karaj | Iran | 1,241 km (771 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Sharjah to Basrah | Iraq | 945 km (587 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Sharjah to Dammam | Saudi Arabia | 545 km (339 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Sharjah to Shiraz | Iran | 554 km (344 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Sharjah to Karbala | Iraq | 1,371 km (852 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Sharjah to Sadr City | Iraq | 1,387 km (862 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Sharjah to Ashgabat | Turkmenistan | 1,430 km (889 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Sharjah to Abū Ghurayb | Iraq | 1,402 km (871 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Sharjah to Qom | Iran | 1,123 km (698 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Sharjah to Sulaymaniyah | Iraq | 1,484 km (922 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Sharjah to Ahvaz | Iran | 936 km (581 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Sharjah to Muscat | Oman | 360 km (224 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Sharjah to Buraydah | Saudi Arabia | 1,150 km (714 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Sharjah to Al Aḩmadī | Kuwait | 835 km (519 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Sharjah to Shanghai | China | 6,406 km (3,981 mi) | about 8 h 58 min |
| Sharjah to Chongqing | China | 5,029 km (3,125 mi) | about 7 h 12 min |
| Sharjah to Chengdu | China | 4,777 km (2,968 mi) | about 6 h 52 min |
| Sharjah to Guangzhou | China | 5,824 km (3,619 mi) | about 8 h 13 min |
| Sharjah to Shenzhen | China | 5,921 km (3,679 mi) | about 8 h 20 min |
| Sharjah to Tianjin | China | 5,894 km (3,662 mi) | about 8 h 18 min |
| Sharjah to Wuhan | China | 5,746 km (3,570 mi) | about 8 h 7 min |
| Sharjah to Lahore | Pakistan | 1,973 km (1,226 mi) | about 3 h 17 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 Sharjah?
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the closest large airport at 10 km (6 mi). The others, SHJ, DWC, RKT, FJR, AEU, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is DXB from Sharjah city centre?
10 km (6 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Sharjah 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.