Cairo to Sharjah (CAI–SHJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CAI–SHJ is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Air Arabia, Egyptair and Air Cairo lead the route. The flight covers 1,509 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G9 Air Arabia | 28 | 320, 32B | 2h46-3h25 | – | – | – |
| MS Egyptair | 16 | 320, 321, 33X | 3h30-4h10 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| SM Air Cairo | 14 | 320 | 3h30 | – | – | – |
| NP Nile Air | 5 | 321 | 3h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Sharjah from Cairo
| Metric | CAI→SHJ | HBE→SHJ |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from CAI | – | 116 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 63 | 14 |
| Flight time | 3h 30m | 3h 18m |
Travel Essentials
CAI: EEST · SHJ: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Cairo, it's 7:00 PM in Sharjah.
Egyptian passport holders require a visa to enter the UAE. No visa-free or visa-on-arrival option exists. A UAE eVisa can be applied for online before travel, or a visa can be arranged through a sponsor, hotel, or airline. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least one blank page. Tourist visas are typically issued for 30 or 60 days.
Cairo has no direct rail link to the airport yet. Metro Line 3 terminates at Adly Mansour station, still several kilometers short of CAI. From Adly Mansour, taxis or ride-hails cover the remaining distance in 15-20 minutes. Uber and Careem from downtown Cairo to the airport cost EGP 100-200 and take 45-60 minutes outside rush hour. Rush hour (7:00-10:00, 16:00-20:00) on the Ring Road can double that.
Yellow metered taxis charge EGP 150-300 depending on your starting point. Old black-and-white taxis lack meters, so agree on a price before getting in. CTA public buses 356, 400, and 1138 run from central Cairo to the airport (EGP 5-25) but are slow and crowded. Airport shuttle buses from major hotels cost EGP 25-50. For reliability, Uber or Careem with a pre-set fare is the path of least friction.
CAI–SHJ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CAI to SHJ
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) are connected by nonstop service from Air Arabia, Egyptair, Air Cairo and Nile Air. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CAI to SHJ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CAI to SHJ is about 3 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,509 miles (2,428 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 71 return, totaling 134 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Queen Alia, Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz and Bahrain. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Alexandria (HBE).