Travelling from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to New York: what you need to know
Sharjah International Airport is located in Sharjah. Based in the UTC-5 timezone, New York is nine hours behind Sharjah.
For a relaxed start to your SHJ to New York flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even tick off a new city. When browsing for plane tickets from SHJ to New York, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
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Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Travelling from central Sharjah to SHJ takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a hotel near SHJ? If you've booked an early flight from Sharjah International Airport to New York, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights leaving Sharjah International Airport, 76% arrive on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to New York
R 10,282 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sharjah International Airport to New York flight. Return plane tickets start from R 16,098. These fares can change based on availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from SHJ to New York. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is around 24 kilometres from the centre of New York. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes about 45 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near JFK if you have a late flight from Sharjah International Airport to New York. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Booking your ride from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from SHJ to New York can help you get the lowest rate.
The street address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is roughly 24 kilometres from central New York. Once you've disembarked your flight from Sharjah International Airport to New York, it'll take you around 35 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
Public transport will get you there in about 1 hour.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to EWR. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your SHJ to New York flight:
Avoid paying extra. Securing your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at EWR can get you a lower rate.
Newark Liberty International Airport is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Find your way to the city centre after your flight from Sharjah International Airport to New York has landed. Central New York is around 13 kilometres from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and takes roughly 30 minutes to get to by car.
The journey will take you around 55 minutes by public transport.
Enjoy a quiet, low-key start to your break by staying at a hotel near LGA after your SHJ to New York flight. Take a load off after a long travel day or just take a moment to find your footing in a new city at:
Get a payoff by planning ahead. Book your ride from LGA two weeks before your flight from Sharjah International Airport to New York for the best rates.
The address for New York LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
Best time to go to New York
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Sharjah International Airport to New York. July is the busiest month to visit New York. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in December.
The warmest month in New York is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Sharjah International Airport to New York plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from SHJ to New York around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about New York
After booking your flight from Sharjah International Airport to New York, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring New York:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Metropolitan Museum of Art are major attractions which should be on any well-planned New York itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
New York has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. Around 129 kilometres southwest of New York, a trip to Philadelphia will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in the United States, consider Boston, roughly 306 kilometres northeast of New York. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and USS Constitution Museum are the start of reasons to visit.