Indore to Sharjah (IDR–SHJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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IX255
IX Air India
7M8
9:50 AM
IST
11:20 AM
+04
3h
M T W T F S S
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AI9185
AI Air India
320
9:50 AM
IST
11:20 AM
+04
3h
M T W T F S S
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AI9186
AI Air India
320
12:20 PM
+04
5:20 PM
IST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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Indore to Sharjah
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,291 mi 3h nonstop -1.5h behind 8 1-stop hubs

IDR–SHJ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air India and Air India Express lead the route. The flight covers 1,291 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IDR–SHJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AI Air India 7 320 3h Star Alliance
IX Air India Express 7 7M8 3h
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AI
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – IX
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AI (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: IX (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IDR to SHJ direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IDR to SHJ.
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One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
339
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
-1.5h
Sharjah is 1.5 hours behind Indore.
IDR: IST · SHJ: +04

When it's 6:00 PM in Indore, it's 4.5:00 PM in Sharjah.
Distance & Flight Time
1,291 mi / 2,078 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m.
Visa & Entry

Indian passport holders need a visa to enter the UAE. The most common option is a 30-day tourist visa, available through airlines (Emirates and Air India offer visa services at booking), travel agencies, or UAE-based sponsors via the ICA or GDRFA portals. A 30-day single-entry visa costs AED 300 to AED 350 (about $82 to $95) plus service fees that vary by provider. Processing takes 3 to 5 working days. A 14-day transit visa through Emirates costs around AED 100 ($27) if you have an Emirates ticket. There is no visa on arrival for Indian nationals.

Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with two blank pages. Required documents include a passport copy, passport-sized photo with white background, confirmed return ticket, and proof of accommodation. Some providers also ask for bank statements showing a minimum balance (typically INR 50,000 to INR 100,000). The visa is sent electronically and linked to your passport number. Print a copy for the airline check-in counter.

Direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, and several other Indian cities serve Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with flight times of 3 to 4 hours. Emirates, Air India, IndiGo, and flydubai run heavy frequency on these routes. The UAE dirham (AED) is pegged to the US dollar at 3.6725 AED per $1. No vaccination requirements for Indian arrivals. ATMs and currency exchanges are abundant at all UAE airports. Metro and bus systems in Dubai accept the Nol card, available at stations for AED 25 including AED 19 credit.

IDR–SHJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Indore to Sharjah route.
Route details
Distance1,291 mi / 2,078 km
Flight time3h
Time difference-1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 7 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: IDR
IATA / ICAOIDR / VAID
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation1,850 ft / 564 m
Destination: SHJ
IATA / ICAOSHJ / OMSJ
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr17.1M
Elevation111 ft / 34 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IDR to SHJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport to Sharjah International Airport take approximately 3h. The route covers 1,291 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air India and Air India Express.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from IDR to SHJ. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LKO, MAA, BLR, HYD, BOM, DEL, AMD and JAI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sharjah is 1.5 hours behind Indore.
Yes, return flights from SHJ to IDR 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 IDR to SHJ

Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport (IDR) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) are connected by nonstop service from Air India and Air India Express. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

IDR to SHJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IDR to SHJ ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,291 miles (2,078 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via LKO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.