Traveling from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ): what you need to know
Sharjah's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Sharjah one hour 30 minutes behind Patna.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your PAT to SHJ flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Sharjah International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between PAT and SHJ:
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
Currently, AED 572 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Sharjah International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is AED 1,074. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from PAT to SHJ. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Sharjah International Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from PAT to SHJ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Sharjah International Airport.
Handy information about Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
Of all flights departing from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport, 77.64% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport from central Patna, it'll take around 50 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to PAT? If you've booked an early flight from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Sharjah International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
If you're getting in on a late Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Sharjah International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near SHJ:
Go where the road takes you with a Sharjah International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, drivus or Keddy By Europcar and find adventure across Sharjah and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Sharjah International Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to central Sharjah
Sharjah International Airport is roughly 11 kilometers from the center of Sharjah. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
When to fly to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
August is the busiest month for flights from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Sharjah International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Sharjah in April.
The warmest month in Sharjah is July, with temperatures ranging between 29ºC (84ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF). Lock in your flights from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Sharjah International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PAT to SHJ sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
You've visited Sharjah, now it's time to discover more of United Arab Emirates. Travel about 23 kilometers south-west to Dubai to tick off its popular sights. From Burj Khalifa to The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Abu Dhabi is another well-known destination in United Arab Emirates and is around 145 kilometers south-west of Sharjah. No journey is complete without experiencing Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan.
