Flying from Sharjah Airport (SHJ) to Assiut Airport (ATZ): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Sharjah Airport to Assiut Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 20 minutes.
Assiut's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Assiut two hours behind Sharjah.
For a smooth journey, 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 board your SHJ to ATZ flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Air Arabia offers direct flights from Sharjah Airport to Assiut Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Assiut — and maybe even more of Egypt if you have time.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Air Arabia.
Air Arabia is the most punctual carrier that offers SHJ to ATZ flights. A dependable 88.0% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sharjah Airport to Assiut Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between SHJ and ATZ include:
Jeddah Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
Madinah Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharjah Airport (SHJ) to Assiut Airport (ATZ)
R 4,404 is the best price for a one-way Sharjah Airport to Assiut Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 9,619. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from SHJ to ATZ. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Sharjah Airport to Assiut Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across each month and land a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SHJ to ATZ by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Sharjah Airport to Assiut Airport.
Handy information about Sharjah Airport (SHJ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sharjah Airport, 76% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Sharjah to Sharjah Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near SHJ? If you've booked an early flight from Sharjah Airport to Assiut Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Getting from Assiut Airport (ATZ) to central Assiut
Assiut Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Assiut. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Assiut Airport (ATZ)
December is the busiest month for flights from Sharjah Airport to Assiut Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Assiut in April.
Book your flight from Sharjah Airport to Assiut Airport for July if you'd like to explore Assiut during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SHJ to ATZ sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is just one of the many places in Egypt waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Assiut. Around 322 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Gizeh Plateau, TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Egypt, head for Alexandria, roughly 467 kilometres north of Assiut. Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach are highlights.