Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ): what you need to know
A direct flight from King Khaled International Airport to Sharjah International Airport takes on average 1 hour 48 minutes. The timezone in Sharjah is UTC+4, which makes it 1 hour ahead of Riyadh.
Every week, there are 34 flights from King Khaled International Airport to Sharjah International Airport. If you prefer to take off as soon as possible, take the 07:30 Air Arabia flight. If you're keen to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure from RUH to SHJ is 17:15 with Air Arabia.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Air Arabia is your gateway to discovering Sharjah (and perhaps some other exciting corners of United Arab Emirates!). Look through the direct flights from King Khaled International Airport to Sharjah International Airport offered by this carrier.
If you prefer a stopover for your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Sharjah International Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. Here are the most popular stopovers between RUH and SHJ:
Bahrain International Airport
King Fahd International Airport
Kuwait International Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter United Arab Emirates, contact your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll provide you with the most current information, including additional documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from RUH to SHJ.
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
$141 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Sharjah International Airport. Return flights start at $296. These fares may change based on availability.
Score cheap flight tickets from RUH to SHJ by booking 3 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Organise your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for tickets from King Khaled International Airport to Sharjah International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from King Khaled International Airport to Sharjah International Airport.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
King Khaled International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Riyadh. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 33 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
After a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near RUH. Whether you're catching an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Sharjah International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from King Khaled International Airport to Sharjah International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SHJ instead:
Getting from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to central Sharjah
Sharjah International Airport to central Sharjah takes about 11 minutes by car. It's approximately 11 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
When to fly to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Sharjah International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Sharjah. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Sharjah International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Sharjah during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 29ºC and 41ºC.
Search for cheap flight tickets from RUH to SHJ in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 15ºC and 24ºC on average.
More about Sharjah
Start your Sharjah trip right by finding the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from RUH to SHJ, check out our range of hotel options including:
Petrofac and Etisalat are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Sharjah must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Al Montazah Park.
Complete your Sharjah trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Sharjah International Airport — next on the list is finding somewhere to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Sharjah.