Travelling from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to Sharjah Airport (SHJ): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sharjah Airport.
The timezone in Sharjah is UTC+4, which is one hour ahead of Istanbul.
Choose from 16 weekly Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sharjah Airport flights. The 00:20 departure with Air Arabia is the earliest you can take. Pegasus operates the latest service of the day at 22:55.
Leave enough time to catch your SAW to SHJ flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sharjah Airport, so jetting to Sharjah (and then seeing more parts of the United Arab Emirates!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most travellers choose to travel with Air Arabia on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating SAW to SHJ flights is Pegasus Airlines. Its services land without delay 73.86% of the time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sharjah Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SAW and SHJ include:
Hamad International Airport
Madinah Airport
Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to Sharjah Airport (SHJ)
Rs32,391 is currently the best price for a one-way Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sharjah Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs65,221. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from SAW to SHJ, book your trip seven months ahead of your departure.
December is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sharjah Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from SAW to SHJ by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sharjah Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Istanbul Sabiha Airport, data shows 68% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Istanbul Sabiha Airport from central Istanbul, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to SAW? If you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sharjah Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Sharjah Airport (SHJ)
If you're getting in on a late Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sharjah Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near SHJ:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Sharjah Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, drivus or Keddy By Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Sharjah and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Sharjah Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Sharjah Airport (SHJ) to central Sharjah
Sharjah Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Sharjah. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Sharjah Airport (SHJ)
August is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sharjah Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Sharjah in March.
Book your flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sharjah Airport for July if you'd like to visit Sharjah during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 29ºC and 41ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from SAW to SHJ in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 15ºC and 24ºC on average.
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 check off its popular sights. From Burj Khalifa to Dubai Opera and Dubai Gold Souk, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 145 kilometres south-west of Sharjah, Abu Dhabi is another favourite stop in the United Arab Emirates. No visit is complete without checking out Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace.
