Cheap Flights from Mumbai to Sharjah

The main airport in Sharjah is Sharjah International Airport which is situated 15km outside of the city. Both Air Arabia and Air India Express offer direct flights from Mumbai to Sharjah.

* This information is correct as of June 2017

Airport Information - Arriving

Sharjah International Airport was initially opened in 1977 and is a fairly small airport, yet still offers all of the amenities and facilities you would need during your stay. The airport has a single terminal building, so you don’t need to worry about a lengthy journey if you have to transfer between flights. At the airport you can grab a bite to eat at the food court section which offers a wide variety of cuisine, while you can also find a number of shops including duty free shopping to browse through. The most popular way for travelers to reach central Sharjah from the airport is by taxi, although there is also a shuttle bus which travels to and from Sharjah every 30 minutes. A taxi from Sharjah airport to Dubai would take from around 30 minutes to Deira or around 45 minutes to Dubai Marina. It is around two hours to reach Abu Dhabi by car, but can be longer due to traffic at peak times.

Airport Information - Departing

Mumbai Airport, also called Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is the main airport in Mumbai located 30km from the center of the city. The airport has two passenger terminals which are located 4km away from one another, so you will need to hop on the free shuttle bus if you need to transfer between terminals. If you are flying internationally to Sharjah then most international flights are based at Terminal 2, while Terminal 1 is mostly utilized for domestic routes. At the airport you can find a wide selection of amenities including many different shops, cafes and restaurants.

What to Expect in Sharjah

In Sharjah you can expect the weather to be hot all year round, although the coolest time of year falls between December and March if you want to avoid the heat. Although many nationals including those from EU nations and the U.S are able to enter the UAE without a visa or by obtaining one upon arrival, Indian citizens will have to arrange a visa before being able to enter the country. Be advised that Sharjah is 1 hour and 30 minutes behind Mumbai so make sure you wind back your clocks when you land. Check out the top hotels in Sharjah to make the most of your visit to the UAE.

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