Travelling from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Sharjah International Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Gassim is UTC+3, which is one hour behind Sharjah.
Flights from SHJ to ELQ start from 05:50 — the first with Air Arabia. The last service of the day is at 15:30 with Air Arabia. In total, you can choose from 14 weekly Sharjah International Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SHJ to ELQ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Gassim (and then seeing more of Saudi Arabia!) is a snap with Air Arabia. This popular airline offers direct flights from Sharjah International Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Air Arabia.
With a dependable 92.11% of services arriving as scheduled, Air Arabia has the best on-time performance for SHJ to ELQ flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sharjah International Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between SHJ and ELQ include:
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Cairo International Airport
Mubarak International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ)
141 € is the best price for a one-way Sharjah International Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport flight. Return flights start from 219 €. These prices may change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from SHJ to ELQ, reserve your trip 11 months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Sharjah International Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
76.09% of flights leaving from Sharjah International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Sharjah International Airport from central Sharjah, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Sharjah International Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near SHJ:
Arriving at Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ)
Grab a Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport rental car and see parts of the region that most travellers miss. Budget and Enterprise can set you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Gassim and beyond.
Book your ride from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport a few weeks ahead to get the lowest price. If you're going away during a peak period, it's wise to book even earlier.
Getting from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) to central Gassim
Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to the centre of Gassim has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
When to fly to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Sharjah International Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Gassim. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Gassim is July, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 45ºC (113ºF). Book your flights from Sharjah International Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SHJ to ELQ in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Gassim is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Saudi Arabia waiting to be explored. Around 322 kilometres south-east of Gassim, a visit to Riyadh will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Kingdom Centre Tower, National Museum and Ad Diriyah Art Centre.
Al Kharj is another place worth checking out during your Saudi Arabia trip. Head to this destination, which is about 467 kilometres south-east of Gassim, for highlights like Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park.