Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
Since 1932, Sharjah Airport has been a gateway for international and regional airlines travelling to, from and through the UAE.
Sharjah Airport
Air India operations
Services and amenities
Full-service dining
Nursing room
Duty-free shopping
Free Wi-Fi
Internet lounge
Facilitation for passengers with disabilities or those who require assistance
Prayer room
Medical services and pharmacies
Self-check-in kiosks and self-baggage drop
- Available
Transfer desks
- Available
Connectivity between the airport and city
- Public and private taxi services
- Public transport: coach and bus services
- Car rental
- The distance between Sharjah International Airport and Sharjah city centre is approximately 13 km.
Taxi pick-up area
- The car rental service booths are located inside the arrival terminal. Sign boards at the terminal direct passengers to pick-up and drop-off zones of the cab services.
Minimum Layover Time
- 1 hour
Airport hotels
- There is a hotel inside Sharjah International Airport. You can book a room at the travel desk, airport shuttle, or through a tourism agency.
Resolution desk for baggage issues
Available
Cell phone zones/Waiting lots
Available
Places to visit nearby
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Souk markets
17 km
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Camping sites and desert drives in Al Badaya
56 km
Airport FAQs
At the airport, you can access unlimited free Wi-Fi. To connect, follow these steps:
- Select 'Fly-Fi' from the available networks.
- Wait for the connection to be established. You do not need to register to utilise the Wi-Fi service.
- You should now be connected to the Wi-Fi.
Designated smoking areas are available inside each terminal. Smoking outside these areas is illegal and will result in a fine if caught.