Sharjah to Qassim (SHJ–ELQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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G9181
G9 Air Arabia
320
3:20 PM
+04
4:40 PM
+03
2h 20m
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G971
G9 Air Arabia
320
8:00 AM
+03
10:50 AM
+04
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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G9182
G9 Air Arabia
320
5:20 PM
+03
8:10 PM
+04
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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Sharjah to Qassim
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 733 mi 2h 20m nonstop -1h behind 7 1-stop hubs

SHJ–ELQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Arabia leads the route. The flight covers 733 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SHJ–ELQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G9 Air Arabia 7 320 2h20
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 ELQ 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
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SHJ to ELQ.
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One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
315
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 Qassim from Sharjah

Nearby airports with service to Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport.
Metric SHJ→ELQ DXB→ELQ AUH→ELQ
Distance from SHJ 11 mi 82 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 7 7 4
Flight time 2h 20m 2h 20m 2h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of SHJ with service to Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Sharjah, it's 5:00 PM in Qassim.
Distance & Flight Time
733 mi / 1,180 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders enter Saudi Arabia visa-free for up to 90 days. As GCC nationals, Emiratis enjoy freedom of movement across Gulf Cooperation Council states. A valid passport is the only requirement for entry.

SHJ–ELQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sharjah to Qassim route.
Route details
Distance733 mi / 1,180 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: SHJ
IATA / ICAOSHJ / OMSJ
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr17.1M
Elevation111 ft / 34 m
Destination: ELQ
IATA / ICAOELQ / OEGS
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Elevation2,126 ft / 648 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SHJ to ELQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Sharjah International Airport to Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport take approximately 2h 20m. The route covers 733 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Arabia.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from SHJ to ELQ. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RUH, JED, DOH, BAH, MED, CAI and DMM. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Qassim is 1 hour behind Sharjah.
Yes, return flights from ELQ to SHJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DXB and AUH. 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 ELQ

Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ) are connected by nonstop service from Air Arabia. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SHJ to ELQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SHJ to ELQ ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 733 miles (1,180 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via RUH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).