Sharjah to Chennai (SHJ–MAA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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G9 Air Arabia
320
9:45 PM
+04
3:25 AM+1
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G9 Air Arabia
320
4:05 AM
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Sharjah to Chennai
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,816 mi 4h 10m nonstop +1.5h ahead 28 1-stop hubs

SHJ–MAA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Arabia leads the route. The flight covers 1,816 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SHJ–MAA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G9 Air Arabia 7 320 4h10 – – –
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.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SHJ to MAA 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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SHJ to MAA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
880
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chennai from Sharjah

Nearby airports with service to Chennai International Airport.
Metric SHJ→MAA DXB→MAA DWC→MAA
Distance from SHJ – 11 mi 37 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 1
Weekly flights 7 28 –
Flight time 4h 10m 4h 3h 30m
Dubai (DXB) to Chennai flights · Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC) to Chennai flights · Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Chennai flights
Airports within 200 miles of SHJ with service to Chennai International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1.5h
Chennai is 1.5 hours ahead of Sharjah.
SHJ: +04 · MAA: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Sharjah, it's 7.5:00 PM in Chennai.
Distance & Flight Time
1,816 mi / 2,922 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 10m.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders need a visa to enter India. An eVisa is available online for tourism (up to 30, 90, or 365 days), business, and medical purposes. Apply through the Indian government's eVisa portal at least 4 days before travel. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with 2 blank pages.

eVisa holders must enter through designated airports. Declare cash over USD 5,000 or total currency over USD 10,000.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

SHJ–MAA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sharjah to Chennai route.
Route details
Distance1,816 mi / 2,922 km
Flight time4h 10m
Time difference+1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: SHJ
Full nameSharjah International Airport
IATA / ICAOSHJ / OMSJ
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr17.1M
Elevation111 ft / 34 m
Destination: MAA
Full nameChennai International Airport
IATA / ICAOMAA / VOMM
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr21.2M
Elevation52 ft / 16 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SHJ to MAA flights.
Nonstop flights from Sharjah International Airport to Chennai International Airport take approximately 4h 10m. The route covers 1,816 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Arabia.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from SHJ to MAA. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STV, IXE, DMM, TRZ, BLR, BOM, CCJ, CJB, DEL, BAH, CMB, AMD, DOH, TRV, MCT, COK, HYD, IDR, BRU, AMS, DAC, BKK, IST, SIN, VNS, ADD, LKO and KUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chennai is 1.5 hours ahead of Sharjah.
Yes, return flights from MAA to SHJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DXB, DWC and AUH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SHJ to MAA

Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) are connected by nonstop service from Air Arabia. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SHJ to MAA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SHJ to MAA ranges from 4 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,816 miles (2,922 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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