Travelling from Amman to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Amman. Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Amman to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) taking off from here.
2 hours 50 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Amman to Sharjah International Airport flight.
Sharjah International Airport is located in Sharjah. The city is in the UTC+4 timezone and is one hour ahead of Amman.
Choose from 8 direct flights a week between Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ). This is the busiest route, with Air Arabia offering a 12:45am departure from AMM to SHJ.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Amman to SHJ.
Flying over a peak time such as January? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Amman
Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
You can find a direct flight from Amman to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) out of Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM).
Air Arabia is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Amman to Sharjah International Airport jetting out of AMM.
Most travellers choose to fly with Air Arabia between AMM and SHJ.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate on this route is Air Arabia.
AMM is about 32 kilometres from central Amman. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Amman Queen Alia International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Amman to Sharjah International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Amman Queen Alia International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 85% of flights that depart AMM reach their destination on time.
About Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Amman to Sharjah International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SHJ instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Sharjah International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, drivus or Keddy By Europcar and discover more of Sharjah and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Amman to Sharjah International Airport flight.
Getting from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to central Sharjah
Central Sharjah is around 11 kilometres from Sharjah International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Amman to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
R 3,206 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Amman to Sharjah International Airport. A return flight starts from R 4,586. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Score cheap flights from Amman to SHJ by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for November. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on Amman to Sharjah International Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Amman to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
January is when most people book flights from Amman to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ). Plan your visit to Sharjah in September for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Sharjah is July, with temperatures ranging between 29ºC (84ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF). Lock in your Amman to SHJ plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Amman to Sharjah International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Sharjah
Start your Sharjah trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Amman to Sharjah International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Rain Room and Al Noor Mosque are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Sharjah to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Adventureland.
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 taken in the sights of Sharjah. Around 153 kilometres away to the southwest, popular attractions include Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace.