Flying from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Sharjah Airport (SHJ): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Baghdad International Airport to Sharjah Airport is 2 hours 15 minutes.
Sharjah is one hour ahead of Baghdad and follows the UTC+4 timezone.
Take your pick of 13 weekly Baghdad International Airport to Sharjah Airport flights. The 09:55 departure with Air Arabia is the earliest available. Air Arabia operates the latest service of the day at 17:25.
Leave plenty of time to make your BGW to SHJ flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Air Arabia is your gateway to exploring Sharjah (and maybe even some other exciting parts of the United Arab Emirates!). Check out the direct flights from Baghdad International Airport to Sharjah Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Air Arabia.
Iraqi Airways is the most punctual carrier operating BGW to SHJ flights. A dependable 91.3% of its services on this route arrive on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Baghdad International Airport to Sharjah Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between BGW and SHJ:
Hamad International Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
Bahrain Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Sharjah Airport (SHJ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Baghdad International Airport to Sharjah Airport flight is Rs40,070. A return ticket right now is Rs67,027. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book five months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BGW to SHJ.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Baghdad International Airport to Sharjah Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BGW to SHJ.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Baghdad International Airport to Sharjah Airport.
Handy information about Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Baghdad International Airport, 78% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Baghdad International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Baghdad. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Baghdad International Airport to Sharjah Airport? Stay at a hotel near BGW, such as Palm Hotel. Baghdad Intl. Airport Hotel will also have you moments from your departure gate.
Arriving at Sharjah Airport (SHJ)
If you have a late Baghdad International Airport to Sharjah Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near SHJ:
Pick up a Sharjah Airport rental car and discover Sharjah and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, drivus and Keddy By Europcar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Sharjah Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Sharjah Airport (SHJ) to central Sharjah
Sharjah Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Sharjah. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Sharjah Airport (SHJ)
The quietest month for a flight from Baghdad International Airport to Sharjah Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Sharjah based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Baghdad International Airport to Sharjah Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Sharjah, with temperatures ranging from 29ºC to 41ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BGW to SHJ in January. Temperatures average between 15ºC and 24ºC then.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
You've done Sharjah, now it's time to explore more of the United Arab Emirates. Journey about 23 kilometres south-west to Dubai to tick off its leading attractions. From Burj Khalifa to Dubai Opera and Dubai Gold Souk, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Abu Dhabi is another essential stop in the United Arab Emirates and is around 145 kilometres south-west of Sharjah. No journey is complete without seeing Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace.
