United Arab Emirates · Sharjah
تسجيل الوصول الإلكتروني في Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
UAE's third-largest airport and Air Arabia's main hub. Single terminal serving heavy Indian subcontinent + Middle East low-cost traffic. 30 km from Dubai but separate operation.
Now at Sharjah International Airport
- Security wait (today, avg) 18 min
- Disruption No reported disruption
- Weather impact Clear, 14 °C
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شركات الطيران في Sharjah International Airport
نصائح لـ Sharjah International Airport
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SHJ is not DXB — different airport entirely
Many travelers think Sharjah is part of Dubai's airport system. SHJ is 30 km away from DXB. Air Arabia is here, NOT at DXB. Check booking carefully.
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Cheap public bus to Dubai
Public bus E306 from Sharjah to Dubai's Al Ghubaiba bus station: AED 12 (~$3.30), 60–90 min depending on traffic. Runs frequently 06:00–22:00.
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Indian community travel hub
SHJ has heavy Indian subcontinent low-cost traffic. Saturdays/Sundays + holiday seasons (Diwali, Eid) see massive crowds. Allow 3+ hours during peak.
الأسئلة الشائعة
Is Sharjah Airport the same as Dubai Airport?
No — Sharjah (SHJ) and Dubai (DXB) are different airports, 30 km apart. Different airlines (Air Arabia at SHJ; Emirates + flydubai at DXB). Different ground transport.
How do I get from Sharjah to Dubai?
Public bus E306 to Al Ghubaiba in Dubai: AED 12, 60–90 min. Taxi: AED 80–100. Some accommodations offer free shuttle to/from SHJ for guests.
Why is SHJ a major Indian gateway?
Sharjah has lower airport fees than Dubai, attracting Indian + Pakistani LCC operations. Air Arabia, IndiGo, SpiceJet, Akasa Air all heavy at SHJ. Dubai's high fees made DXB premium-only for Indian routes.