Travelling from New York to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ): What you need to know
Planning your flight from New York to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) begins with finding the best airport to begin your travels from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are your main options in New York.
Sharjah International Airport is located in Sharjah. The city follows the UTC+4 timezone and is eight hours ahead of New York.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from New York to SHJ.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from New York to SHJ. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
JFK is about 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from New York to Sharjah International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of John F. Kennedy International Airport, data shows 74.1% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Break up your flight from New York to Sharjah International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and SHJ are:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
With public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 30 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to SHJ flight:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance of 73.3%. This figure highlights how often flights that leave from this airport arrive on schedule.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is around 18 kilometres from central New York. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 25 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to LaGuardia Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early New York to Sharjah International Airport flight:
LGA has an on-time performance rate of 80.0%. This means most of its flights reach their destination as expected and your travel plans stay on track.
The street address of LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
Have a late flight from New York to Sharjah International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near SHJ and turn out the lights sooner:
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Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your New York to Sharjah International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
Right now, R 4,778 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Sharjah International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 12,539. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from New York to SHJ if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from New York to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
August is when most people book flights from New York to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ). Visit Sharjah in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
When booking your New York to SHJ plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Sharjah, with temperatures ranging from 29ºC (84ºF) to 41ºC (106ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from New York to Sharjah International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
More about Sharjah
Once you've booked your flight from New York 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 adventures should include some sightseeing. Al Montazah Park, Al majaz waterfront and Al Majaz Water Fountain are essential stops on your Sharjah itinerary.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Sharjah has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United Arab Emirates just waiting to be discovered. Around 153 kilometres south-west of Sharjah, a visit to Abu Dhabi will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Emirates Palace, Dubai.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in the United Arab Emirates, head for Muzayri`, roughly 306 kilometres south-west of Sharjah. Liwa Square, Liwa garden and Palace Liwa are among its highlights.