Flying from Erbil Airport (EBL) to Sharjah Airport (SHJ): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Erbil Airport to Sharjah Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
Sharjah's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Sharjah one hour ahead of Erbil.
Each week, there are seven Erbil Airport to Sharjah Airport flights. To be on board as early as possible, go for the 12:10 Air Arabia flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 14:20 with Air Arabia.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your EBL to SHJ flight.
Traveling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air Arabia has direct flights from Erbil Airport to Sharjah Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Sharjah — and maybe even more of the United Arab Emirates if time allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with Air Arabia on this route.
Air Arabia is a leader in on-time performance for EBL to SHJ flights, with 84.75% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Erbil Airport to Sharjah Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between EBL and SHJ include:
Hamad International Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
Beirut Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Erbil Airport (EBL) to Sharjah Airport (SHJ)
$191 is the best price for a one-way Erbil Airport to Sharjah Airport flight. A return flight starts from $349. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from EBL to SHJ.
The cheapest month for flights from Erbil Airport to Sharjah Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Erbil Airport (EBL)
80% of flights leaving Erbil Airport land at their destination as planned. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from EBL.
Erbil Airport is around 11 kilometers from central Erbil. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to EBL? If you've booked an early flight from Erbil Airport to Sharjah Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sharjah Airport (SHJ)
If you're arriving on a late Erbil Airport to Sharjah Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near SHJ:
Hit the road running by picking up a Sharjah Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, drivus or Keddy By Europcar to explore Sharjah and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Sharjah Airport about four weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Sharjah Airport (SHJ)
August is the busiest month for flights from Erbil Airport to Sharjah Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Sharjah in March.
The warmest month in Sharjah is July, with the temperature ranging between 29ºC (84ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF). Book your flights from Erbil Airport to Sharjah Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from EBL to SHJ in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Dubai is just one of the many cities in the United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered after you've seen Sharjah. Around 23 kilometers away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Burj Khalifa, Dubai Opera and Dubai Gold Souk.
Abu Dhabi is another sought-after destination in the United Arab Emirates and is around 145 kilometers south-west of Sharjah. No trip is complete without dropping by Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace.