Sharjah to Arbil (SHJ–EBL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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G9357
G9 Air Arabia
320
10:30 AM
+04
1:15 PM
+03
3h 45m
63%
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G9358
G9 Air Arabia
320
12:05 PM
+03
4:55 PM
+04
3h 50m
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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 9 hubs
DOH Doha 4h 40m G9QR → LAQR Doha (DOH) to Arbil flights
AMM Amman 7h 30m G9RJ → RJ Amman (AMM) to Arbil flights
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 9h G9PC → PCVF Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Arbil flights
CAI Cairo 9h 11m G9MSNP → MS Cairo (CAI) to Arbil flights
BEY Beirut 10h 40m G9 → ME Beirut (BEY) to Arbil flights
IST Istanbul 19h 20m G9 → TK Istanbul (IST) to Arbil flights
BGW Baghdad ~5h 55m G9 → Baghdad (BGW) to Arbil flights
BSR Basra ~6h 40m G9 → Basra (BSR) to Arbil flights
AMS Amsterdam ~14h 30m SQ → UDW2 Amsterdam (AMS) to Arbil flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Sharjah to Arbil
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,018 mi 3h 45m nonstop -1h behind

SHJ–EBL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Arabia leads the route. The flight covers 1,018 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SHJ–EBL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G9 Air Arabia 7 320 3h45 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G9
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G9 (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SHJ to EBL 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
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SHJ to EBL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
DOH ~4h 40m BGW ~5h 55m BSR ~6h 40m AMM ~7h 30m SAW ~9h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
351
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Arbil from Sharjah

Nearby airports with service to Erbil International Airport.
Metric SHJ→EBL DXB→EBL DWC→EBL
Distance from SHJ – 11 mi 37 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 7 14 1
Flight time 3h 45m 3h 30m 2h 30m
Dubai (DXB) to Arbil flights · Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC) to Arbil flights
Airports within 200 miles of SHJ with service to Erbil International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Arbil is 1 hour behind Sharjah.
SHJ: +04 · EBL: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Sharjah, it's 5:00 PM in Arbil.
Distance & Flight Time
1,018 mi / 1,638 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 45m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival at Iraqi airports for stays of up to 60 days. The Kurdistan Region of Iraq also issues visas on arrival separately. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond entry.

Confirm current policies with the Iraqi embassy before travel. Dual nationals should verify which passport to present.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

SHJ–EBL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sharjah to Arbil route.
Route details
Distance1,018 mi / 1,638 km
Flight time3h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SHJ
Full nameSharjah International Airport
IATA / ICAOSHJ / OMSJ
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr17.1M
Elevation111 ft / 34 m
Destination: EBL
Full nameErbil International Airport
IATA / ICAOEBL / ORER
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad
Elevation1,341 ft / 409 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SHJ to EBL flights.
Nonstop flights from Sharjah International Airport to Erbil International Airport take about 3h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 1,018 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SHJ to EBL: 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 Hamad, Queen Alia and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen.
Arbil is 1 hour behind Sharjah.
Yes, return flights from EBL to SHJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DXB and DWC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 SHJ to EBL

Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Erbil International Airport (EBL) are connected by nonstop service from Air Arabia. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SHJ to EBL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SHJ to EBL is about 3 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,018 miles (1,638 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 Hamad, Queen Alia and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB) and Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC).