Travelling from New York to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ): What you need to know
The timezone in Sharjah is UTC+4, which is nine hours ahead of New York. Sharjah International Airport is located in Sharjah.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from New York to SHJ.
Popular months like July or holiday periods such as Christmas and spring break will mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a wise move.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from New York to SHJ with a stopover. To explore the options departing from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between JFK and SHJ include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of New York, JFK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from New York to Sharjah International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Of all flights leaving New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, 73% touch down on time at their destination.
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from New York to Sharjah International Airport, here's where you can stop when setting off from Newark Liberty International Airport:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
On public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in around 1 hour. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your New York to SHJ flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport:
71% of flights taking off from Newark Liberty International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The journey to LGA from central New York is around 55 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 30 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early New York to Sharjah International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to New York LaGuardia Airport and get to your check-in counter without rushing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive at their destinations within the expected time frame. At LGA, that rate is 69%.
New York LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
Have a late flight from New York to Sharjah International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near SHJ and hit the lights earlier:
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around four weeks before your New York to Sharjah International Airport flight.
Getting from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to central Sharjah
From Sharjah International Airport, central Sharjah is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It takes around 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
Rs106,311 is the best price for a one-way ticket from New York to Sharjah International Airport. Return flights start at Rs222,053. These prices may change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from New York to SHJ if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest New York to Sharjah International Airport tickets across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a new deal shows up on plane tickets from New York to SHJ.
Find the best deal on a flight from New York to Sharjah International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from New York to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
July is when most people book flights from New York to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ). Visit Sharjah in December if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Sharjah is July, with temperatures ranging between 29ºC and 41ºC. Book your New York to SHJ plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from New York to Sharjah International Airport in January when temperatures are between 15ºC and 24ºC.
More about Sharjah
Once you've booked your flight from New York to Sharjah International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sharjah:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Rain Room, Al Noor Mosque and Adventureland are attractions you won't want to skip in Sharjah.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi is just one of the many places in the United Arab Emirates waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Sharjah. Around 153 kilometres away to the southwest, its top attractions include Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace.
