Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sharjah International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 45 minutes.
Sharjah's timezone is UTC+4, making Sharjah two hours ahead of Athens.
Take your pick of three weekly Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sharjah International Airport flights. The 13:45 departure with Air Arabia is the earliest you can take. Air Arabia operates the last service of the day at 14:05.
Your ATH to SHJ flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Air Arabia is your gateway to discovering Sharjah (and maybe even some other exciting corners of United Arab Emirates!). Check out the direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sharjah International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Air Arabia on this route.
Air Arabia is the most punctual carrier that operates ATH to SHJ flights. An impressive 87.5% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sharjah International Airport. These are the top stopovers between ATH and SHJ:
Cairo International Airport
Bahrain International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
148 € is currently the best price for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sharjah International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 320 €. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from ATH to SHJ by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sharjah International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
77.19% of flights departing from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport from central Athens, it takes around 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour.
Need a handy hotel close to ATH? If you're catching an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sharjah International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
If you're getting in on a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sharjah International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near SHJ:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Sharjah International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, drivus or Keddy By Europcar and explore beyond Sharjah's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Sharjah International Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to central Sharjah
From Sharjah International Airport, Sharjah is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
The quietest month for a flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sharjah International Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Sharjah based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sharjah International Airport for July if you want to explore Sharjah during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 29ºC (84ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ATH to SHJ in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
You've seen Sharjah, now it's time to explore more of United Arab Emirates. Journey around 23 kilometres south-west to Dubai to tick off its leading sights. From Burj Khalifa to The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 145 kilometres south-west of Sharjah, Abu Dhabi is another favourite stop in United Arab Emirates. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan.