Flying from Lucknow Airport (LKO) to Sharjah Airport (SHJ): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Lucknow Airport to Sharjah Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Sharjah is UTC+4, which is one hour 30 minutes behind Lucknow.
Flights from LKO to SHJ start from 21:55 — the earliest with IndiGo. The last departure is at 22:25 with IndiGo. In total, you can take your pick of seven weekly Lucknow Airport to Sharjah Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your LKO to SHJ flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as November. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Travelling to Sharjah (and then exploring more of the United Arab Emirates!) is a snap with IndiGo. This popular airline offers direct flights from Lucknow Airport to Sharjah Airport.
IndiGo tops the list for bookings on this route.
With 76.27% of its services landing as planned, IndiGo is the most punctual carrier offering LKO to SHJ flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lucknow Airport to Sharjah Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between LKO and SHJ:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Mumbai Airport
Muscat Airport
Handy information about Lucknow Airport (LKO)
68% of flights departing from Lucknow Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Lucknow to Lucknow Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near LKO? If you're boarding an early flight from Lucknow Airport to Sharjah Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Sharjah Airport (SHJ)
Consider booking a hotel near SHJ if you're catching a late Lucknow Airport to Sharjah Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Sharjah Airport rental car and discover Sharjah and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, drivus and Keddy By Europcar are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Sharjah Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Sharjah Airport (SHJ)
August is the busiest month for flights from Lucknow Airport to Sharjah Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Sharjah in March.
The warmest month in Sharjah is July, with temperatures ranging between 29ºC (84ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF). Lock in your flights from Lucknow Airport to Sharjah Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LKO to SHJ in January. Temperatures average between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) then.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Sharjah has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United Arab Emirates just waiting to be discovered. Around 23 kilometres south-west of Sharjah, a visit to Dubai will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Burj Khalifa, Dubai Opera and Dubai Gold Souk.
Around 145 kilometres south-west of Sharjah, Abu Dhabi is another favourite stop in the United Arab Emirates. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace.