Sharjah to Chennai (SHJ–MAA) — 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–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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G9 Air Arabia | 7 | 320 | 4h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chennai from Sharjah
| 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 3m | 3h 30m |
Travel Essentials
SHJ: +04 · MAA: IST
When it's 6:00 PM in Sharjah, it's 7.5:00 PM in Chennai.
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SHJ–MAA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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 is about 4 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. 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
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Tiruchirappalli and Hamad. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB), Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).