Sharjah to Jeddah (SHJ–JED) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SHJ–JED is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Arabia leads the route. The flight covers 1,066 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G9 Air Arabia | 21 | 320, 32N | 3h05 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Jeddah from Sharjah
| Metric | SHJ→JED | DXB→JED | AUH→JED |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SHJ | – | 11 mi | 82 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 13 | 8 |
| Weekly flights | 21 | 174 | 175 |
| Flight time | 3h 5m | 2h 50m | 2h 50m |
Travel Essentials
SHJ: +04 · JED: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Sharjah, it's 5:00 PM in Jeddah.
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.
The Haramain HSR airport station (in the terminal complex) connects to Jeddah city in 15 minutes (SAR 20–25) and onward to Mecca (45 min, SAR 55) and Medina (2h, SAR 105); essential knowledge for Hajj/Umrah travelers.Careem and Uber serve the airport widely; expect SAR 40–80 to central Jeddah, 25–45 minutes. Taxis at the rank run SAR 60–100. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. The airport has two main terminals (North and South); confirm which terminal before booking ground transport.
Hot desert climate on the Red Sea coast. Summers (May–September) are brutal at 38–45°C with high humidity from sea proximity, making outdoor exposure extreme. Operational disruptions in summer are more often from sandstorms than temperature alone.
Winter (December–February) is warm and pleasant at 20–28°C. Rare but intense rainfall events (typically October–November) can cause flash flooding and ground stops. Jeddah's drainage infrastructure is limited. The city sits close to sea level; humidity amplifies heat year-round.
SHJ–JED Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SHJ to JED
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) are connected by nonstop service from Air Arabia. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SHJ to JED Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SHJ to JED is about 3 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,066 miles (1,715 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hamad, King Fahd and Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).