Cheap Flights to Sharjah

Most popular in	December	High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise
Cheapest in	September	Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average price	£330	Price for this month
Cheapest price	£175	From London to Sharjah

Cheapest prices for Sharjah flights by month

January

£357

February

£379

March

£360

April

£490

May

£362

June

£343

July

£427

August

£468

September

£329

October

£355

November

£340

December

£559

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Sharjah. Flying to Sharjah in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the best time to fly to Sharjah?

Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.

Sharjah benefits from a hot desert climate with very hot summers and warm winters, and so is suitable for visiting all year round. Many annual festivals take place all year long. Mid-May to mid-August is the date season, and this is celebrated in the Date Festival, which is held at the Fruit and Vegetable Market for the duration of the harvest period. Around December there are F1 boat races held around the artificial island in the Al Buhaira Corniche as part of the Sharjah Water Festival and it’s a wonderful family-friendly event. The Sharjah Light Festival, celebrating the beauty of the city’s grand monuments and heritage, takes place in February.

When is the best time to book flights to Sharjah?

The price you pay for your flight to Sharjah may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 60 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Days before departure

Which day is cheapest to fly to Sharjah?

At the moment, Tuesday is the most economical day to take a flight to Sharjah. Saturday is likely to be the most costly.

What time of day is cheapest to fly?

At the moment, flights in the morning are likely to offer the best value for money for your Sharjah trip. A flight at midday will more often than not be of higher cost.

City overview

Looking out over the azure waters of the Persian Gulf, the city of Sharjah is an oasis of a modern metropolis amidst the stark beauty of the desert. It is the seat of the emirate of Sharjah, and a location rich with culture and history as well as a sophisticated metropolitan charm. The city’s heritage area has a wealth of historic buildings and restorations. Al Hisn Fort is a fascinating museum dealing with the social history of Sharjah. The Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation offers a fabulous collection of art and artefacts pertaining to the faith. The Sharjah Archaeology Museum should not be missed, as it examines the changing environments that the region’s inhabitants have known from prehistoric times to the present day. Sharjah offers a bounty of museums, over 20 in all, dealing with science, the arts, natural history, archaeology, heritage and Islamic art and culture. A wonderful way to absorb the ambience of Sharjah is to visit the souks and bazaars. With wonderful handicrafts, jewellery, textiles, carpets and clothing, you will be spoilt for choice. The Blue Souq is an enthralling, albeit slightly chaotic shopping hub hosting around 600 shops. It’s a great place to buy gifts and traditional items, and there are huge discounts to be had if you are prepared to haggle. To learn about the wonders of the desert, a visit to Sharjah Desert Park is essential. Here you can find a Natural History Museum, an Arabian Wildlife Centre with more than 100 animal species, and a Children’s Farm. Finally, at Al-Qasba and the Eye of the Emirates you can enjoy the finest Arab world culture, entertainment and leisure attractions.

Getting around Sharjah

It is easy and convenient to get around in Sharjah, thanks to the excellent public bus service run by the Sharjah Public Transport Corporation (SPTC). This has over a hundred buses making some 250 trips throughout the city on a daily basis. There is a range of tariffs on these routes. Additionally, there are metered taxi services available for travel within Sharjah and beyond. Taxi plates are a reflective green colour, making them easy to spot at night.

Getting from the Airport to the City

Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) is just 8 miles (13 km) southeast of Sharjah city. A shuttle bus service connects the airport with Sharjah city centre and runs approximately every 30 minutes. The price is set, but very reasonable. There are also taxis available, with fares being open to a certain amount of negotiation.