Flying from Sharjah Airport (SHJ) to Riyadh Airport (RUH): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Sharjah Airport to Riyadh Airport.
The timezone in Riyadh is UTC+3, which is one hour behind Sharjah.
Take your pick of 14 weekly Sharjah Airport to Riyadh Airport flights. The 07:30 departure with Air Arabia is the earliest flight you can take. Air Arabia operates the latest service of the day at 15:10.
To ensure you catch your SHJ to RUH flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air Arabia is your gateway to exploring Riyadh (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Saudi Arabia!). Check out the direct flights from Sharjah Airport to Riyadh Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most passengers choose to fly with Air Arabia on this route.
With a reliable 86.07% of services landing on schedule, Air Arabia is the most punctual carrier operating SHJ to RUH flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sharjah Airport to Riyadh Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SHJ and RUH:
Hamad International Airport
Dammam Airport
Bahrain Airport
Handy information about Sharjah Airport (SHJ)
Of the departures from Sharjah Airport, 76% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Sharjah Airport from central Sharjah, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near SHJ. Whether you're taking an early flight from Sharjah Airport to Riyadh Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Riyadh Airport (RUH)
Get off your Sharjah Airport to Riyadh Airport flight and be relaxing in your hotel bed shortly after. If you want a comfy option that's not too far from RUH, make your way to Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel.
Explore without limits with a Riyadh Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals and see more of Riyadh and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Riyadh Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Riyadh Airport (RUH)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Sharjah Airport to Riyadh Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Riyadh. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Riyadh is July, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Lock in your flights from Sharjah Airport to Riyadh Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SHJ to RUH around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Riyadh has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Saudi Arabia you should also see. Around 386 kilometres north-east of Riyadh, a trip to Dammam will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Ithra, Adventure World and Al Bayan Mosque.
Searching for other well-known places to go in Saudi Arabia? Travel 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh to Al Kharj. King Abdulaziz Grand Mosque is just one of the highlights in the area.