Travelling from Johannesburg to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll leave from in Johannesburg. O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Johannesburg to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) jetting off from here.
The timezone in Sharjah is UTC+4, which is two hours ahead of Johannesburg. Sharjah International Airport is located in Sharjah.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Johannesburg to SHJ. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Johannesburg to SHJ that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between JNB and SHJ include:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
The journey from central Johannesburg to JNB takes around 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 29 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Johannesburg to Sharjah International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels close to O.R. Tambo International Airport:
77.1% of flights taking off from O.R. Tambo International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Depending on traffic, you can drive to HLA from central Johannesburg in about 50 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Johannesburg to SHJ flight? Kick back in a hotel near Lanseria International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
About Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
Have a late flight from Johannesburg to Sharjah International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near SHJ and turn in quicker:
Pick up a Sharjah International Airport rental car and explore Sharjah and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, drivus and Keddy By Europcar are leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Johannesburg to Sharjah International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
Currently, 295 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Sharjah International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 405 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Johannesburg to SHJ if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Johannesburg to Sharjah International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning your trip dates. April is the quietest month to go to Sharjah. August is when most people book flights from Johannesburg to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Sharjah is July, with temperatures ranging between 29ºC (84ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF). Lock in your Johannesburg to SHJ plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Sharjah International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
More about Sharjah
Once you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Sharjah International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sharjah:
Al Montazah Park and Al majaz waterfront are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Sharjah travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Al Majaz Water Fountain.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Sharjah has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered. About 153 kilometres south-west of Sharjah, a trip to Abu Dhabi will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Emirates Palace, Dubai.
If there's time to check out another corner of the United Arab Emirates, head for Muzayri`, roughly 306 kilometres south-west of Sharjah. Liwa Square, Liwa garden and Palace Liwa are the start of reasons to visit.