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

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G9739
G9 Air Arabia
320
1:30 AM
EAT
6:40 AM
+04
4h 10m
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ET3632
ET Ethiopian
763
9:15 PM
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2:30 AM+1
+04
4h 15m
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ET622
ET Ethiopian
7M8
10:05 PM
EAT T2
3:25 AM+1
+04
4h 20m
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ET623
ET Ethiopian
7M8
4:25 AM
+04
7:45 AM
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G9738
G9 Air Arabia
320
8:00 PM
+04
11:20 PM
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Addis Ababa to Sharjah
2 carriers, 15 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 1,576 mi 4h 10m nonstop +1h ahead 24 1-stop hubs

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 10m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 4h10 – – –
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
24
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
EBB ~11h 0m RUH ~11h 15m MCT ~11h 45m BAH ~15h 5m JED ~16h 37m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,105
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 10m to 4h 20m.
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 10m to 4h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights15 out / 14 return
1-stop connections24 hubs
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 approximately 4h 10m to 4h 20m. The route covers 1,576 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines and Air Arabia.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from ADD to SHJ. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through EBB, RUH, MCT, BAH, JED, DEL, AMM, BEY, DOH, NBO, VIE, ATH, MED, CAI, HYD, KHI, MAA, IST, DAC, BOM, BLR, BRU, DME and BKK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 ranges from 4 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 20 minutes. 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

24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via EBB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.