Travelling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sharjah International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 20 minutes.
Sharjah is one hour ahead of Istanbul and is in the UTC+4 timezone.
Choose from eight weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sharjah International Airport flights. The 14:10 departure with Air Arabia is the earliest you can take. Air Arabia operates the latest service of the day at 18:45.
Your IST to SHJ flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Flying into Sharjah (and then seeing more of United Arab Emirates!) is a breeze with Air Arabia. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sharjah International Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Air Arabia on this route.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sharjah International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IST and SHJ:
Kuwait International Airport
Bahrain International Airport
Heydar Aliyev International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
79 € is currently the best price for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sharjah International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 218 €. These prices can change depending on demand.
To get cheap tickets from IST to SHJ, reserve your journey one month before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sharjah International Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Central Istanbul to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near IST? If you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sharjah International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
Consider booking a hotel close to SHJ if you're on a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sharjah International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Begin 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 main sights.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Sharjah International Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to central Sharjah
Sharjah International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Sharjah. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
When to fly to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sharjah International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Sharjah. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Sharjah is July, with the temperature ranging between 29ºC (84ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF). Lock in your flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sharjah International 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 IST to SHJ in January. Temperatures average between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) then.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
You've seen Sharjah, now it's time to explore other corners of United Arab Emirates. Travel around 23 kilometres south-west to Dubai to tick off its leading attractions. From Burj Khalifa to The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in United Arab Emirates, consider Abu Dhabi, about 145 kilometres south-west of Sharjah. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan are key reasons to visit.