Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ): what you need to know
Sharjah's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Sharjah three hours ahead of Madrid.
Give yourself enough time to make your MAD to SHJ flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sharjah International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MAD and SHJ include:
Queen Alia International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
138 € is the lowest price for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sharjah International Airport flight. Return flights start from 287 €. These prices can change based on demand.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MAD to SHJ. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sharjah International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MAD to SHJ by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sharjah International Airport.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, data shows 78.23% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport from central Madrid, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sharjah International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near MAD:
Arriving at Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
Book a hotel close to SHJ if you have a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sharjah International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Sharjah International Airport rental car and discover Sharjah and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, drivus and Keddy By Europcar are top providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Sharjah International Airport around four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to central Sharjah
Sharjah International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Sharjah. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
When to fly to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
August is the most popular month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sharjah International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Sharjah in April.
The warmest month in Sharjah is July, with the temperature ranging between 29ºC (84ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF). Lock in your flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sharjah International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from MAD to SHJ in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Sharjah is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United Arab Emirates waiting to be explored. About 23 kilometres south-west of Sharjah, a visit to Dubai will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism.
If you're interested in discovering another side of United Arab Emirates, head for Abu Dhabi, about 145 kilometres south-west of Sharjah. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan are among the biggest draws.