Addis Ababa to Sharjah (ADD–SHJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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G9739
G9 Air Arabia
320
1:10 AM
EAT
6:30 AM
+04
4h 20m
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ET3632
ET Ethiopian
763
9:15 PM
EAT
2:30 AM+1
+04
4h 15m
80%
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ET622
ET Ethiopian
7M8
10:05 PM
EAT T2
3:25 AM+1
+04
4h 20m
80%
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✓
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ET623
ET Ethiopian
7M8
4:25 AM
+04 T1
7:45 AM
EAT
4h 20m
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G9738
G9 Air Arabia
320
9:15 PM
+04
12:25 AM+1
EAT
4h 10m
67%
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No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
RUH Riyadh 6h 5m ETGFXY → G9 Riyadh (RUH) to Sharjah flights
DOH Doha 6h 46m ASAYB6 → G9QR Doha (DOH) to Sharjah flights
JED Jeddah 7h 30m ETGFSV → G9 Jeddah (JED) to Sharjah flights
NBO Nairobi 7h 45m AIETEY → G9KQ Nairobi (NBO) to Sharjah flights
DMM Ad Dammam 8h 25m ETSV → G9 Ad Dammam (DMM) to Sharjah flights
KHI Karachi 8h 30m ET → G9 Karachi (KHI) to Sharjah flights
EBB Kampala 8h 50m AIETEY → G9 Kampala (EBB) to Sharjah flights
MCT Muscat/Seeb 9h 25m ET → G9OVWY Muscat/Seeb (MCT) to Sharjah flights
AMM Amman 9h 45m ET → G9RJ Amman (AMM) to Sharjah flights
CAI Cairo 10h 8m ETMS → G9MSNP Cairo (CAI) to Sharjah flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Addis Ababa to Sharjah
2 carriers, 15 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,576 mi 4h 20m nonstop +1h ahead

ADD–SHJ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines and Air Arabia lead the route. The flight covers 1,576 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Sharjah (SHJ) Sharjah to Addis Ababa flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ADD–SHJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 8 763, 7M8 4h15-4h20 – Star Alliance –
G9 Air Arabia 7 320 4h20 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G9
763 Boeing 767-300 – ET
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (8 flights/wk, 53%)
Unaffiliated: G9 (7 flights/wk, 47%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ADD to SHJ direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ADD to SHJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
RUH ~6h 5m DOH ~6h 46m JED ~7h 30m NBO ~7h 45m DMM ~8h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,374
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Sharjah is 1 hour ahead of Addis Ababa.
ADD: EAT · SHJ: +04

When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 7:00 PM in Sharjah.
Distance & Flight Time
1,576 mi / 2,536 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 20m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Ethiopian passport holders need a visa to enter the UAE. The most common route is a visa on arrival for 30 days, which the UAE granted to Ethiopian nationals starting in 2019 for holders of valid US, UK, or Schengen visas or residence permits. Without one of these, you need a pre-arranged visa sponsored by a UAE-based entity (hotel, airline, employer, or tour company).

For the sponsored visa, Emirates and Etihad offer transit and tourist visa services for ticket holders. The airline-sponsored 30-day tourist visa costs around AED 350 (about USD 95). Processing takes 3 to 5 business days. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months. Provide a passport copy, photo, confirmed flight booking, and hotel reservation.

Overstaying any UAE visa results in fines of AED 200 per day after a 10-day grace period. The UAE is strict about enforcement and will detain overstayers at the airport. Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports have separate immigration procedures, but the visa is valid for entry at any UAE port. Ethiopian Airlines flies Addis Ababa to Dubai multiple times daily, making it the most common routing.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

ADD–SHJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Addis Ababa to Sharjah route.
Route details
Distance1,576 mi / 2,536 km
Flight time4h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights15 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ADD
Full nameAddis Ababa Bole International Airport
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m
Destination: SHJ
Full nameSharjah International Airport
IATA / ICAOSHJ / OMSJ
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr17.1M
Elevation111 ft / 34 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ADD to SHJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Sharjah International Airport take about 4h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 1,576 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from ADD to SHJ: Ethiopian Airlines and Air Arabia.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include King Khalid, Hamad and King Abdulaziz.
Sharjah is 1 hour ahead of Addis Ababa.
Yes, return flights from SHJ to ADD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ADD to SHJ

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines and Air Arabia. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ADD to SHJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ADD to SHJ is about 4 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,576 miles (2,536 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via King Khalid, Hamad and King Abdulaziz. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.