Riyadh to Sharjah (RUH–SHJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
No flights match your filters.
No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
RUH–SHJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Arabia leads the route. The flight covers 552 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G9 Air Arabia | 14 | 320, 321 | 1h55-2h05 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
RUH: +03 · SHJ: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Riyadh, 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.
RUH–SHJ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RUH to SHJ
King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) are connected by nonstop service from Air Arabia. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
RUH to SHJ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RUH to SHJ is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 552 miles (888 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Bahrain, Hamad and King Fahd. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.