Flying from Amman to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ): What you need to know
Amman's main base, Queen Alia International Airport (AMM), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Amman to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ).
3 hours is the average journey time for a direct Amman to Sharjah International Airport flight.
Sharjah International Airport is located in Sharjah. The city runs on the UTC+4 timezone and is two hours ahead of Amman.
The most popular route is from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ), with 12 direct weekly services. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from AMM to SHJ is the 12:45am Air Arabia option. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 11:45pm with Air Arabia.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Amman to SHJ.
Travelling during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Amman
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
You can jump on a direct flight from Amman to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) leaving from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM).
Air Arabia is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Amman to Sharjah International Airport departing from AMM.
Air Arabia is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from AMM to SHJ.
Among carriers on this route, Air Arabia is the most consistent for on-time landings.
AMM is about 40 kilometres from central Amman. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Have an early flight from Amman to Sharjah International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these stays close to Queen Alia International Airport:
Queen Alia International Airport has a solid on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from AMM land on schedule 85.48% of the time.
About Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Amman to Sharjah International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SHJ instead:
Grab a Sharjah International Airport rental car and explore Sharjah and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, drivus and Keddy By Europcar are well-known companies to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks ahead of your Amman to Sharjah International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Amman to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
Currently, R 2,196 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Amman to Sharjah International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 3,242. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before your departure date. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Amman to SHJ.
Organise your trip for November. That's the best month for landing cheap Amman to Sharjah International Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Amman to Sharjah International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Amman to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding your trip dates. April is the quietest month to visit Sharjah. August is when most people book flights from Amman to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Before locking in your Amman to SHJ plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Sharjah, with temperatures ranging from 29ºC (84ºF) to 41ºC (106ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Amman to Sharjah International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Sharjah
Once you've booked your flight from Amman to Sharjah International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sharjah:
Al Montazah Park and Al majaz waterfront are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Sharjah itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Al Majaz Water Fountain.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Sharjah has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United Arab Emirates waiting to be explored. Around 153 kilometres south-west of Sharjah, a visit to Abu Dhabi will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Emirates Palace, Dubai.
Muzayri` is another must-experience destination in the United Arab Emirates and is around 306 kilometres south-west of Sharjah. No trip is complete without a visit to Liwa Square, Liwa garden and Palace Liwa.
