Travelling from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Sharjah International Airport.
Sharjah's timezone is UTC+4, making Sharjah one hour ahead of Madinah.
Take your pick of 29 weekly Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Sharjah International Airport flights. The 09:50 departure with Air Arabia is the earliest flight you can take. Air Arabia operates the last service of the day at 17:10.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your MED to SHJ flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Air Arabia offers direct flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Sharjah International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Sharjah — and maybe even more of United Arab Emirates if time allows.
Air Arabia is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With 76.92% of its services landing as planned, Air Arabia is the most punctual carrier offering MED to SHJ flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Sharjah International Airport. These are the top stopovers between MED and SHJ:
Kuwait International Airport
Hamad International Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
At the moment, 72 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Sharjah International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 156 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MED to SHJ, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Plan your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Sharjah International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, data shows 77.98% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport from central Madinah, it takes around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Sharjah International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near MED:
Arriving at Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
If you're getting in on a late Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Sharjah International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near SHJ:
Explore without limits with a Sharjah International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, drivus or Keddy By Europcar and experience more of Sharjah and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Sharjah International Airport about four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to central Sharjah
Sharjah International Airport to the centre of Sharjah has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
When to fly to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
The quietest month for a flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Sharjah International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Sharjah based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Sharjah International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Sharjah, with the temperature ranging from 29ºC (84ºF) to 41ºC (106ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MED to SHJ sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Dubai is just one of the many cities in United Arab Emirates waiting to be explored after you've experienced Sharjah. Around 23 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism.
Abu Dhabi is another standout destination in United Arab Emirates and is around 145 kilometres south-west of Sharjah. No journey is complete without visiting Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan.