Travelling from Melbourne to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ): What you need to know
Sharjah International Airport is located in Sharjah. The city runs on the UTC+4 timezone and is seven hours behind Melbourne.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to SHJ. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Popular months like December or other peak seasons mean longer queues and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Melbourne to SHJ with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MEL and SHJ include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne to Sharjah International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
68% of flights that depart Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Relax before your Melbourne to SHJ flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can wake up and get to the airport with time to spare.
Avalon Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 80% of flights departing here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
About Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Sharjah International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near SHJ instead:
Grab a Sharjah International Airport rental car and discover Sharjah and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, drivus and Keddy By Europcar are top outlets you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride around four weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Sharjah International Airport flight.
Getting from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to central Sharjah
Sharjah International Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Sharjah. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
R 9,319 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Sharjah International Airport. A return flight starts from R 17,358. These prices may change based on demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to SHJ. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
Cheap Melbourne to Sharjah International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Melbourne to SHJ.
Lock in a cheap flight from Melbourne to Sharjah International Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ). January is the most popular month to visit Sharjah. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in September.
The warmest month in Sharjah is July, with temperatures ranging between 29ºC (84ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF). Book your Melbourne to SHJ plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Sharjah International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Sharjah
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Sharjah International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sharjah:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Rain Room, Al Noor Mosque and Adventureland are must-do's during your Sharjah adventure.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
You've seen Sharjah, now it's time to explore other parts of the United Arab Emirates. Journey about 153 kilometres southwest to Abu Dhabi to check off its leading sights. From Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque to Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace, your itinerary will be busy.
