Medina to Sharjah (MED–SHJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MED–SHJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Arabia leads the route. The flight covers 992 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G9 Air Arabia | 7 | 320 | 2h20 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MED: +03 · SHJ: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Medina, 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.
MED–SHJ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MED to SHJ
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) are connected by nonstop service from Air Arabia. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MED to SHJ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MED to SHJ ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 992 miles (1,596 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via TUU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.