Sharjah International Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-06Sharjah International Airport sits in the emirate of Sharjah, on the edge of the Dubai urban area. It opened in 1977 and is the home base of Air Arabia, the low-cost carrier owned in Sharjah. The airport is the third busiest in the United Arab Emirates.
Services at Sharjah International Airport
6 of 6 available- 1optionParkingMawgifView parking guide
- 3optionsCar RentalsHertz, Budget, EuropcarView car rentals guide
- 2optionsHotelsSharjah Airport Hotel, Centro SharjahView hotels guide
- 1optionLoungesSharjah AirportView lounges guide
- 1optionShuttlesAir ArabiaView shuttles guide
- 3routesPublic TransportMowasalatView public transport guide
Key facts
- Passengers17.1M17,100,000 in 2024
- Services11listed, all 6 types
- Local timeDubai time
- IATASHJICAO OMSJ
- Opened1977
- Runways1
- Terminals1international
Terminals
1 terminal- PAInternationalPassenger TerminalAir Arabia, flynas, Fly Jinnah, Iraqi Airways, Fly Oya
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- SharjahWest of the airport13 km
- DubaiSouthwest of the airport15 km
Questions
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What are the airport codes for Sharjah International Airport?
Sharjah International Airport uses the following codes: IATA: SHJ, ICAO: OMSJ. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Sharjah International Airport located?
Sharjah International Airport is located in Sharjah, Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates. The airport coordinates are 25.3286°, 55.5172°.
What services are available at Sharjah International Airport?
Sharjah International Airport offers: 1 parking options, 3 car rental companies, 1 lounges, 2 nearby hotels, 1 shuttle services, public transport connections. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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