Flying from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR): what you need to know
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your SHJ to IXR flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sharjah International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SHJ and IXR:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)
Currently, $160 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sharjah International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $428. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SHJ to IXR. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Sharjah International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and land a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from SHJ to IXR.
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Handy information about Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
76.09% of flights departing from Sharjah International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Sharjah International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Sharjah. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching an early flight from Sharjah International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to SHJ:
Arriving at Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)
If you're getting in on a late Sharjah International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near IXR:
Getting from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to central Ranchi
Birsa Munda Airport to central Ranchi has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)
April is the busiest month for flights from Sharjah International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Ranchi in April.
Lock in your flight from Sharjah International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport for May if you'd like to go to Ranchi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SHJ to IXR in January. Temperatures average between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Ranchi has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of India waiting to be discovered. Around 322 kilometres east of Ranchi, a visit to Kolkata will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum.
Around 257 kilometres north of Ranchi, Patna is another favourite stop in India. Start your sightseeing at Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Bihar Museum and Golghar.