Rome to Sharjah (FCO–SHJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
G9669
G9 Air Arabia
32N
2:23 PM
CEST
9:30 PM
+04
5h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G9663
G9 Air Arabia
32N
10:00 PM
CEST
5:55 AM+1
+04
5h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G9668
G9 Air Arabia
32N
8:20 AM
+04
12:35 PM
CEST
6h 15m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
G9662
G9 Air Arabia
32N
4:35 PM
+04
9:00 PM
CEST
6h 25m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
AMM Amman 7h 10m RJ G9RJ Amman (AMM) to Sharjah flights
CAI Cairo 7h 31m AZEYFB G9MSNP Cairo (CAI) to Sharjah flights
BAH Manama 7h 45m GFXY G9 Manama (BAH) to Sharjah flights
RUH Riyadh 8h 16m ARAZSV G9 Riyadh (RUH) to Sharjah flights
VIE Vienna 8h 18m AZFROS G9 Vienna (VIE) to Sharjah flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 8h 28m 6EA3AR G9 Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Sharjah flights
JED Jeddah 8h 30m ARAZSV G9 Jeddah (JED) to Sharjah flights
DOH Doha 8h 35m FBIBKM G9QR Doha (DOH) to Sharjah flights
MUC Munich 9h 48m AZETEY G9 Munich (MUC) to Sharjah flights
MCT Muscat/Seeb 9h 50m OVWY G9OVWY Muscat/Seeb (MCT) to Sharjah flights
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Rome to Sharjah
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,703 mi 5h 31m nonstop +2h ahead

FCO–SHJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Arabia leads the route. The flight covers 2,703 miles in approximately 5h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FCO–SHJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G9 Air Arabia 7 32N 5h07-5h55
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – G9
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G9 (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FCO to SHJ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FCO to SHJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,470
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Sharjah is 2 hours ahead of Rome.
FCO: CEST · SHJ: +04

When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 8:00 PM in Sharjah.
Distance & Flight Time
2,703 mi / 4,350 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 31m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Italian passport holders enter the UAE visa-free for stays of up to 90 days. No advance authorization is required. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

Getting to FCO

Leonardo Express non-stop train runs from Roma Termini to FCO in 32 minutes (€14, no stops). Regional trains (FL1 line) make stops including Trastevere, Ostiense, Tuscolana, and Tiburtina; slower (45–55 min) but cheaper (€8) and useful if you're not near Termini. Trains run every 15 minutes from Termini and every 30 minutes for regional services.Taxis from central Rome have a fixed fare: €50 (within the Aurelian Walls), €55–60 for outer neighborhoods. The fixed rate is mandatory; insist if the driver tries to use a meter. Ride-hail apps (Uber Black, itTaxi) are available but pricier than taxis on this route.

FCO–SHJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rome to Sharjah route.
Route details
Distance2,703 mi / 4,350 km
Flight time5h 31m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FCO
IATA / ICAOFCO / LIRF
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr49.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: SHJ
IATA / ICAOSHJ / OMSJ
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr17.1M
Elevation111 ft / 34 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FCO to SHJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport to Sharjah International Airport take about 5h 31m gate to gate. The route covers 2,703 miles.
1 airline operates flights from FCO to SHJ: 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 Queen Alia, Cairo and Bahrain.
Sharjah is 2 hours ahead of Rome.
Yes, return flights from SHJ to FCO 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 FCO to SHJ

Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) are connected by nonstop service from Air Arabia. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FCO to SHJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FCO to SHJ is about 5 hours 31 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,703 miles (4,350 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Queen Alia, Cairo and Bahrain. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.