Jeddah to Sharjah (JED–SHJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
JED–SHJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Arabia leads the route. The flight covers 1,066 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 56 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G9 Air Arabia | 21 | 320, 321 | 2h40-2h55 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Sharjah from Jeddah
| Metric | JED→SHJ | TIF→SHJ |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from JED | – | 90 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 21 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 40m | 2h 30m |
Travel Essentials
JED: +03 · SHJ: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Jeddah, it's 7:00 PM in Sharjah.
Saudi passport holders enter the UAE visa-free as GCC nationals. No fee, no advance application, no time limit on stays. National ID cards are accepted at immigration. At Dubai International (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH), or Sharjah (SHJ), GCC nationals use the dedicated fast-track lanes and are through in minutes. Saudi-registered vehicles can drive across the land border at multiple crossing points, with the most popular being the Batha border crossing between the Eastern Province and Abu Dhabi.
GCC citizens can live, work, and own property in the UAE under the GCC common market framework. No work permit or residence visa is required. Business registration follows UAE commercial law, with free zones offering 100% foreign ownership. The drive from Riyadh to Dubai takes about 9 hours via the 01 highway, while Dammam to Dubai is about 6 hours.
Direct flights from Riyadh to Dubai run about 2 hours on Saudia, flynas, Emirates, and flydubai. Jeddah to Dubai runs about 2 hours 30 minutes. Multiple daily frequencies on all routes. The UAE uses the UAE dirham (AED), pegged at 3.67 AED per $1, or roughly 0.98 AED per SAR 1 (nearly on par). Card payments work everywhere. No mandatory vaccinations. Dubai's metro costs AED 3 to AED 8.50 per trip on a Nol card. Uber and Careem operate across the UAE. The Dubai-Abu Dhabi route by road takes about 1 hour 30 minutes on the E11 highway.
The Haramain High Speed Railway connects JED Airport Station to Jeddah city (King Abdullah Station) in about 15 minutes (SAR 20–25). The same line runs to Mecca and Medina, making it useful for Hajj and Umrah travelers.Taxis from central Jeddah cost SAR 60–100 and take 25–45 minutes. Uber and Careem operate widely and typically run SAR 40–80. Driving yourself is straightforward; the airport is well signed from King Abdulaziz Road and the Ring Road.
JED–SHJ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JED to SHJ
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) are connected by nonstop service from Air Arabia. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
JED to SHJ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JED to SHJ ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes to 2 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,066 miles (1,715 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
56 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via ATZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Taif (TIF).