Sharjah to Vijayawada (SHJ–VGA) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
BOM Mumbai 6h AIG9IX → 6EAI Mumbai (BOM) to Vijayawada flights
DEL New Delhi 7h 49m AIG9IX → 6EAI New Delhi (DEL) to Vijayawada flights
BLR Bengaluru 9h G9 → 6EAFAI Bengaluru (BLR) to Vijayawada flights
MAA Chennai 10h 35m G9 → 6E Chennai (MAA) to Vijayawada flights
HYD Hyderabad 13h 20m 6E → 6EAIIX Hyderabad (HYD) to Vijayawada flights
SIN Singapore 29h 55m SQ → 6E Singapore (SIN) to Vijayawada flights
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Sharjah to Vijayawada
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,738 mi 4h 14m nonstop +1.5h ahead

SHJ–VGA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air India Express leads the route. The flight covers 1,738 miles in approximately 4h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Vijayawada (VGA) Vijayawada to Sharjah flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SHJ–VGA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
IX Air India Express Also: AI 2 7M8 4h08 – – AI
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AI, IX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: IX (2 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 VGA direction.
Mon
0
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Tue
0
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Wed
2
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Thu
0
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Fri
0
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Sat
0
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Sun
2
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SHJ to VGA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
BOM ~6h 0m DEL ~7h 49m BLR ~9h 0m MAA ~10h 35m HYD ~13h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
201
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Sharjah, it's 7.5:00 PM in Vijayawada.
Distance & Flight Time
1,738 mi / 2,797 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 14m gate to gate.
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–VGA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sharjah to Vijayawada route.
Route details
Distance1,738 mi / 2,797 km
Flight time4h 14m
Time difference+1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SHJ
Full nameSharjah International Airport
IATA / ICAOSHJ / OMSJ
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr17.1M
Elevation111 ft / 34 m
Destination: VGA
Full nameVijayawada International Airport
IATA / ICAOVGA / VOBZ
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Elevation82 ft / 25 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SHJ to VGA flights.
Nonstop flights from Sharjah International Airport to Vijayawada International Airport take about 4h 14m gate to gate. The route covers 1,738 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SHJ to VGA: Air India Express.
This route has limited weekly 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 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Indira Gandhi and Kempegowda.
Vijayawada is 1.5 hours ahead of Sharjah.
Yes, return flights from VGA to SHJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 VGA

Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Vijayawada International Airport (VGA) are connected by nonstop service from Air India Express. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SHJ to VGA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SHJ to VGA is about 4 hours 14 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,738 miles (2,797 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Indira Gandhi and Kempegowda. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.