Airport
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
Sharjah International Airport is a key gateway to the city of Sharjah, the UAE's northern emirates and nearby Dubai. Compare transfer options to Sharjah city centre, Dubai, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah and coastal areas, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Sharjah International Airport
Sharjah International Airport is the main airport serving the emirate of Sharjah and a key gateway for the northern United Arab Emirates. It opened in 1977 and has grown into an important international hub, with aviation in Sharjah dating back to 1932 when the region's first airfield was established at Al Mahatta.
The airport is the home base and main hub of Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa's first low-cost carrier, which launched in 2003. Passenger services operate through a single main terminal, while separate facilities handle cargo and private aviation.
Located around 10 km from Sharjah city centre and roughly 20 minutes by road from Dubai, the airport is connected by taxis, buses, private transfers and road links, making onward travel to Sharjah, Dubai and the northern emirates straightforward.
The main terminal provides duty-free shopping, dining, prayer rooms, currency exchange, lounges and accessibility services, supporting both leisure and business travelers passing through the region.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Sharjah International Airport operates passenger services through a single main passenger terminal, which handles both arrivals and departures for scheduled and charter flights. The airport is the main hub of low-cost carrier Air Arabia, with separate areas used for cargo and private or executive aviation operations.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Sharjah International Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Sharjah International Airport to hotels, city destinations, business districts and locations across Sharjah, Dubai and the northern emirates.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, events or journeys around Sharjah and nearby Dubai.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Sharjah International Airport for independent travel around Sharjah, Dubai and onward journeys across the UAE.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Sharjah International Airport, hotels, event venues and other destinations across the emirates.
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