Sharjah to Rome (SHJ–FCO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SHJ–FCO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Arabia leads the route. The flight covers 2,703 miles in approximately 6h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G9 Air Arabia | 7 | 32N | 6h15-6h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Rome from Sharjah
| Metric | SHJ→FCO | DXB→FCO | DWC→FCO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SHJ | – | 11 mi | 37 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 21 | – |
| Flight time | 6h 20m | 6h 20m | 7h 5m |
Travel Essentials
SHJ: +04 · FCO: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Sharjah, it's 4:00 PM in Rome.
UAE passport holders enter Italy visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period under the Schengen agreement. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned Schengen departure. ETIAS authorization will be required once the EU system launches.
EU duty-free limits apply on goods imported from outside the EU. Cash of EUR 10,000 or more must be declared at customs.
Leonardo Express to Roma Termini (32 min, €14) departs from inside the terminal every 30 minutes. Regional FL1 trains cost €8 and serve Trastevere, Ostiense, and Tiburtina; useful if your accommodation is near those stations.Official taxis (white, metered) from FCO to central Rome (within the Aurelian Walls) have a fixed €50 fare regardless of traffic. Agree on the fixed rate before departure. Ciampino (CIA) handles Ryanair and some charter flights; it is 40 minutes east of Rome by bus and a completely separate airport.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry (28–36°C, June–August) with little rain and intense sunshine. Heat rarely disrupts flights but can make the terminal uncomfortable. Winters are mild (5–13°C) with rain primarily from November through February. Snow in Rome is rare, occurring once every few years, but when it falls the city and airport are largely unprepared. Even light accumulations cause significant disruption.
Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons (15–23°C). Sirocco winds from the Sahara occasionally bring warm dusty air and reduced visibility in spring. FCO has little fog risk and generally good flying weather compared to northern European hubs.
SHJ–FCO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SHJ to FCO
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) are connected by nonstop service from Air Arabia. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SHJ to FCO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SHJ to FCO is about 6 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,703 miles (4,350 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 Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, Hamad and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB), Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).