Sharjah to London (SHJ–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SHJ–LGW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Arabia leads the route. The flight covers 3,404 miles in approximately 7h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G9 Air Arabia | 14 | 321 | 7h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach London from Sharjah
| Metric | SHJ→LGW | DXB→LGW | DWC→LGW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SHJ | – | 11 mi | 37 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 56 | – |
| Flight time | 7h 50m | 7h 35m | 18h 57m |
Travel Essentials
SHJ: +04 · LGW: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Sharjah, it's 3:00 PM in London.
UAE passport holders can apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to visit the UK for tourism or business stays of up to 6 months. The ETA is a digital authorization linked to the passport. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.
Border officers may ask for proof of return travel, accommodation, and sufficient funds. UK duty-free allowances apply on goods from outside the UK.
The Gatwick Express departs the South Terminal every 15 minutes to London Victoria (30 min, from £21.50). Thameslink services are cheaper and provide direct access to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge; useful for destinations in the City and East London. Both terminal buildings are connected by a free inter-terminal monorail shuttle (2 min).Taxis from arrivals queue outside; metered fares to central London typically run £70–100 and can exceed this during peak hours. Uber and other ride-shares operate from a designated zone. Rental car desks are in both terminal buildings.
Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with fog, low cloud, and occasional light snow causing moderate delay risks. Summers (June–August) are mild at 18–25°C. Heat waves are increasingly common and can affect ramp operations. Rain falls year-round with no dry season.
Wind is a more frequent disruption factor than snow at Gatwick. The airport has a single active runway and is sensitive to crosswinds. Autumn storms (October–November) occasionally cause significant delays.
SHJ–LGW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SHJ to LGW
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are connected by nonstop service from Air Arabia. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SHJ to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SHJ to LGW is about 7 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,404 miles (5,477 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kraków John Paul II, Hamad and Václav Havel. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB) and Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC).