Travelling from Madinah Airport (MED) to Sharjah Airport (SHJ): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Madinah Airport to Sharjah Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.
Sharjah's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Sharjah one hour ahead of Madinah.
Take your pick of 14 weekly Madinah Airport to Sharjah Airport flights. The 09:50 departure with Air Arabia is the earliest you can take. Air Arabia operates the last service of the day at 17:10.
Leave enough time to make your MED to SHJ flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as September, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Air Arabia has direct flights from Madinah Airport to Sharjah Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Sharjah — and maybe even more of the United Arab Emirates if you have time.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Air Arabia on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering MED to SHJ flights is Air Arabia. Its services land as planned 68.97% of the time.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Madinah Airport to Sharjah Airport. These are the top stopovers between MED and SHJ:
Jeddah Airport
Hamad International Airport
Kuwait Airport
Handy information about Madinah Airport (MED)
74% of flights that take off from Madinah Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Madinah to Madinah Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near MED. Whether you've booked an early flight from Madinah Airport to Sharjah Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Sharjah Airport (SHJ)
Book a hotel near SHJ if you're taking a late Madinah Airport to Sharjah Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Hit the road running by picking up a Sharjah Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, drivus or Keddy By Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Sharjah and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Sharjah Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Sharjah Airport (SHJ)
The quietest month for a flight from Madinah Airport to Sharjah Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Sharjah based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Madinah Airport to Sharjah Airport for July if you'd like to explore Sharjah during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 29ºC and 41ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 15ºC and 24ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MED to SHJ around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
You've visited Sharjah, now it's time to discover more of the United Arab Emirates. Travel around 23 kilometres south-west to Dubai to tick off its top attractions. From Burj Khalifa to Dubai Opera and Dubai Gold Souk, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Abu Dhabi is another essential stop in the United Arab Emirates and is around 145 kilometres south-west of Sharjah. No trip is complete without seeing Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace.