Flying from Sharjah Airport (SHJ) to Amritsar Airport (ATQ): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Sharjah Airport to Amritsar Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours.
Amritsar's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Amritsar one hour 30 minutes ahead of Sharjah.
You can take your pick of 13 weekly Sharjah Airport to Amritsar Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SHJ to ATQ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Amritsar (and then discovering more of India!) is a cinch with IndiGo. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Sharjah Airport to Amritsar Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is IndiGo.
IndiGo ranks as the top on-time carrier for SHJ to ATQ flights, with 93.33% of services arriving as scheduled.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sharjah Airport to Amritsar Airport. These are the top stopovers between SHJ and ATQ:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Mumbai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Handy information about Sharjah Airport (SHJ)
Of the departures from Sharjah Airport, 76% land on time at their destination.
Central Sharjah to Sharjah Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near SHJ? If you're catching an early flight from Sharjah Airport to Amritsar Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Amritsar Airport (ATQ)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ATQ if you're on a late Sharjah Airport to Amritsar Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Amritsar Airport (ATQ) to central Amritsar
From Amritsar Airport, Amritsar is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Amritsar Airport (ATQ)
The quietest month for a flight from Sharjah Airport to Amritsar Airport is August, while February is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Amritsar based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Sharjah Airport to Amritsar Airport for June if you'd like to explore Amritsar during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 45ºC (113ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SHJ to ATQ in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Delhi is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored after you've experienced Amritsar. Around 402 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Akshardham Park, Gurudwara Temple and Shahi Masjid.
Ludhiana is another well-known destination in India and is around 121 kilometres south-east of Amritsar. No trip is complete without seeing Iskcon Ludhiana, Gurdwara Dukh Niwaran Sahib Ludhiana and ISKCON, Sri Sri Radha Gopinath Temple.