Travelling from Ahmedabad Airport (AMD) to Sharjah Airport (SHJ): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Ahmedabad Airport to Sharjah Airport is 3 hours.
Sharjah's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Sharjah one hour 30 minutes behind Ahmedabad.
Every week, there are ten Ahmedabad Airport to Sharjah Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your AMD to SHJ flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as November, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Air Arabia is your gateway to discovering Sharjah (and maybe even some other great corners of the United Arab Emirates!). Browse the direct flights from Ahmedabad Airport to Sharjah Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Air Arabia is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Among carriers operating AMD to SHJ flights, Air Arabia has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Ahmedabad Airport to Sharjah Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between AMD and SHJ include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Mumbai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Handy information about Ahmedabad Airport (AMD)
Of the flights that depart from Ahmedabad Airport, 68% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Ahmedabad Airport from central Ahmedabad, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to AMD? If you've booked an early flight from Ahmedabad Airport to Sharjah Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Sharjah Airport (SHJ)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Ahmedabad Airport to Sharjah Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SHJ instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Sharjah Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, drivus or Keddy By Europcar to explore Sharjah and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Sharjah Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Sharjah Airport (SHJ) to central Sharjah
Sharjah Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Sharjah. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It takes around 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Sharjah Airport (SHJ)
August is the busiest month for flights from Ahmedabad Airport to Sharjah Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Sharjah in March.
Book your flight from Ahmedabad Airport to Sharjah Airport for July if you want to explore Sharjah during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 29ºC (84ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from AMD to SHJ in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Sharjah has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United Arab Emirates you should also see. Around 23 kilometres south-west of Sharjah, a trip to Dubai will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Burj Khalifa, Dubai Opera and Dubai Gold Souk.
Around 145 kilometres south-west of Sharjah, Abu Dhabi is another essential stop in the United Arab Emirates. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace.