Sharjah to Medina (SHJ–MED) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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G9177
G9 Air Arabia
320
7:45 AM
+04
9:45 AM
+03
3h
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G9175
G9 Air Arabia
321
2:20 PM
+04
4:20 PM
+03
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
G9176
G9 Air Arabia
320
5:10 PM
+03
8:30 PM
+04
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Sharjah to Medina
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 992 mi 3h nonstop -1h behind 24 1-stop hubs

SHJ–MED is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Arabia leads the route. The flight covers 992 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SHJ–MED service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G9 Air Arabia 14 320, 321 3h
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G9
321 Airbus A321 – G9
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G9 (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SHJ to MED direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SHJ to MED.
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One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
638
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.

Other ways to reach Medina from Sharjah

Nearby airports with service to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport.
Metric SHJ→MED DXB→MED AUH→MED
Distance from SHJ 11 mi 82 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 1
Weekly flights 14 43 14
Flight time 3h 2h 50m 2h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of SHJ with service to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Medina is 1 hour behind Sharjah.
SHJ: +04 · MED: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Sharjah, it's 5:00 PM in Medina.
Distance & Flight Time
992 mi / 1,596 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m.
Visa & Entry

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.

SHJ–MED Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sharjah to Medina route.
Route details
Distance992 mi / 1,596 km
Flight time3h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 7 return
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: SHJ
IATA / ICAOSHJ / OMSJ
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr17.1M
Elevation111 ft / 34 m
Destination: MED
IATA / ICAOMED / OEMA
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation2,151 ft / 656 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SHJ to MED flights.
Nonstop flights from Sharjah International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport take approximately 3h. The route covers 992 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Arabia.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from SHJ to MED. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AHB, AYT, BAH, DMM, DOH, AMM, KHI, MCT, RUH, BOM, CAI, JED, SAW, HBE, LHE, ADD, KUL, IST, ELQ, ATZ, ALA, TAS, DAC and CGP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Medina is 1 hour behind Sharjah.
Yes, return flights from MED to SHJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DXB 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 MED

Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) are connected by nonstop service from Air Arabia. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SHJ to MED Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SHJ to MED ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 992 miles (1,596 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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