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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
G9177
G9 Air Arabia
32B
7:30 AM
+04
9:10 AM
+03
2h 40m
67%
M T W T F S S
Prices
G9175
G9 Air Arabia
320
12:30 PM
+04
2:10 PM
+03
2h 40m
67%
M T W T F S S
Prices
G9178
G9 Air Arabia
32B
9:50 AM
+03
1:20 PM
+04
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G9176
G9 Air Arabia
320
2:50 PM
+03
6:20 PM
+04
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
JED Jeddah 5h G9 GAKQMH Jeddah (JED) to Medina flights
RUH Riyadh 5h 5m G9 AZETF3 Riyadh (RUH) to Medina flights
DMM Ad Dammam 5h 10m G9 ETEYF3 Ad Dammam (DMM) to Medina flights
BAH Manama 5h 15m G9 GFXY Manama (BAH) to Medina flights
MCT Muscat/Seeb 5h 20m G9OVWY OVSVWY Muscat/Seeb (MCT) to Medina flights
TUU Tabuk 6h 28m G9 SVXY Tabuk (TUU) to Medina flights
DOH Doha 6h 40m G9QR AYBAIB Doha (DOH) to Medina flights
CAI Cairo 6h 45m G9MSNP F3GAMS Cairo (CAI) to Medina flights
AMM Amman 7h 5m G9RJ RJXY Amman (AMM) to Medina flights
KHI Karachi 8h 55m G9 PAPKXY Karachi (KHI) to Medina flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Sharjah to Medina
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 992 mi 2h 40m nonstop -1h behind

SHJ–MED is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Arabia leads the route. The flight covers 992 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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, 32B 2h40
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G9
32B Airbus A321neo (long range) – 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
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SHJ to MED.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
848
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 5 1
Weekly flights 14 36 4
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 45m 2h 35m
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 2h 40m gate to gate.
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 time2h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 992 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SHJ to MED: Air Arabia.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include King Abdulaziz, King Khalid and King Fahd.
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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 992 miles (1,596 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 King Abdulaziz, King Khalid and King Fahd. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).