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

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G9357
G9 Air Arabia
320
8:25 AM
+04
11:25 AM
+03
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
G9358
G9 Air Arabia
320
12:05 PM
+03
4:55 PM
+04
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Sharjah to Arbil
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,018 mi 4h nonstop -1h behind 10 1-stop hubs

SHJ–EBL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Arabia leads the route. The flight covers 1,018 miles in approximately 4h. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 4h
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.

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SHJ to EBL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
294
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.

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 4h 4h 27m 2h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of SHJ with service to Erbil International Airport.

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 4h 0m.
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.

SHJ–EBL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sharjah to Arbil route.
Route details
Distance1,018 mi / 1,638 km
Flight time4h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: SHJ
IATA / ICAOSHJ / OMSJ
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr17.1M
Elevation111 ft / 34 m
Destination: EBL
IATA / ICAOEBL / ORER
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad
Elevation1,341 ft / 409 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SHJ to EBL flights.
Nonstop flights from Sharjah International Airport to Erbil International Airport take approximately 4h. The route covers 1,018 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Arabia.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from SHJ to EBL. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BGW, BEY, BSR, DAM, AMM, AMS, DOH, CAI, IST and SAW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 4 hours 0 minutes. 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

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via BGW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB) and Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC).