Travelling from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Sharjah International Airport is 5 hours 5 minutes.
Sharjah is one hour ahead of Nairobi and follows the UTC+4 timezone.
Flights from NBO to SHJ start at 13:55 — the earliest with Air Arabia. The last departure is at 14:05 with Air Arabia. Overall, you can choose from 23 weekly Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Sharjah International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your NBO to SHJ flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air Arabia offers direct flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Sharjah International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Sharjah — and maybe even more of United Arab Emirates if time allows.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Air Arabia.
With an impressive 86.67% of services arriving as planned, Air Arabia is the most punctual carrier for NBO to SHJ flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Sharjah International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between NBO and SHJ include:
Hamad International Airport
Entebbe International Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Sharjah International Airport flight is R 4,120. A round-trip ticket right now is R 7,008. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from NBO to SHJ, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Sharjah International Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from NBO to SHJ.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Sharjah International Airport.
Handy information about Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Of all flights departing from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 67.1% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport from central Nairobi, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Sharjah International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near NBO:
Arriving at Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Sharjah International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SHJ instead:
Grab a Sharjah International Airport rental car and discover Sharjah and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, drivus and Keddy By Europcar are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Sharjah International Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to central Sharjah
From Sharjah International Airport, Sharjah is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Sharjah International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Sharjah. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Sharjah International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Sharjah during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 29ºC (84ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from NBO to SHJ in January. Average temperatures are between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) then.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Dubai is just one of the many cities in United Arab Emirates waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Sharjah. Around 23 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism.
Abu Dhabi is another sought-after destination in United Arab Emirates and is around 145 kilometres south-west of Sharjah. No trip is complete without dropping by Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan.