# SHJ — Sharjah International Airport > Machine-readable reference for SHJ. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/shj HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/shj Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/shj.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/SHJ.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-13T07:02:20.021+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Sharjah International Airport - IATA: SHJ - ICAO: OMSJ - City: Sharjah - Country: AE (AE) - Timezone: Asia/Dubai - Distance from city: 13 km (8.1 mi) east-southeast of Sharjah city centre - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: 13.6M - Hub for: Air Arabia - Official website: https://www.sharjahairport.ae/ ## Overview Welcome Think of Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) as the UAE's bustling hub for low-cost carriers, particularly Air Arabia. Located just 13 km east-southeast of Sharjah city center, it serves as a vital connector for South Asian and GCC routes. With this focus, it feels more like a massive bus terminal, packed with budget-conscious travelers and basking in the energy of peak travel waves, especially during overnight departures. Despite a single terminal (T1), its efficient layout promotes swift maneuverability when not overcrowded, making it a top pick for food bargains and rapid connections. At a glance Handling 13.6 million passengers annually, SHJ supports a single runway setup. The airport functions largely as a hub for Air Arabia, with one main terminal that accommodates airlines like Airblue and Air India Express. It's precisely this simplicity that facilitates quicker transit experiences, though crowding is common during peak hours. Services are cost-friendly, appealing to budget travelers looking for a fast, no-frills journey. Be prepared for long lines during the 'worker flight' banks, as check-in and immigration times can stretch past 60 minutes. Terminals & layout The… ## Terminals (1) - **Main Passenger Terminal** — airlines: Air Arabia, Airblue, Air India Express, Air Peace, Cham Wings Airlines, Egyptair, IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, SCAT Airlines, SkyUp, Turkish Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/terminals/t1 ## Dining (36) - **Costa Coffee** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/restaurants/costa-coffee - **Dunkin Donuts** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/restaurants/dunkin-donuts - **Filli Cafe** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/restaurants/filli-cafe - **Fusion Bites** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/restaurants/fusion-bites - **Hot Shay** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/restaurants/hot-shay - **illy Cafe** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/restaurants/illy-cafe - **Krispy Kreme** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/restaurants/krispy-kreme - **McDonald’s** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/restaurants/mcdonald-s - **MishMish** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/restaurants/mishmish - **Mumbai Spices** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/restaurants/mumbai-spices - **Pepper’s** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/restaurants/pepper-s - **Subway** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/restaurants/subway - **مكدونالدز** — T1 · Fast Food · American · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/restaurants/t1 - **مومبي سبايس** — T1 · Restaurant · Indian · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/restaurants/t1-10 - **ووك يور ويي** — T1 · Restaurant · Asian · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/restaurants/t1-11 - **كرسبي كريم** — T1 · Café · American · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/restaurants/t1-12 - **بيبرز** — T1 · Café · Snacks · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/restaurants/t1-13 - **مقهى زيتون** — T1 · Café · Middle Eastern · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/restaurants/t1-14 - **مقهى فيلي** — T1 · Café · Middle Eastern · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/restaurants/t1-15 - **مقهى أخبار العالم** — T1 · Café · International · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/restaurants/t1-16 - **تيم هورتنز** — T1 · Café · Canadian · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/restaurants/t1-17 - **هوت شاي** — T1 · Café · Tea · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/restaurants/t1-18 - **مقهى كوستا** — T1 · Café · Coffee · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/restaurants/t1-2 - **‏إيلي كافيه** — T1 · Café · Italian · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/restaurants/t1-3 - **ذا كيوسيك** — T1 · Café · Snacks · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/restaurants/t1-4 - **ذا هت** — T1 · Café · Snacks · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/restaurants/t1-5 - **مشمش** — T1 · Café · Snacks · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/restaurants/t1-6 - **دانكن دونتس** — T1 · Café · American · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/restaurants/t1-7 - **صب واي** — T1 · Fast Food · American · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/restaurants/t1-8 - **فوشون بايتس** — T1 · Fast Food · Asian · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/restaurants/t1-9 - **The Hut** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/restaurants/the-hut - **The Kiosk** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/restaurants/the-kiosk - **Tim Hortons** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/restaurants/tim-hortons - **Wok Your Way** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/restaurants/wok-your-way - **World News Cafe** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/restaurants/world-news-cafe - **Zaithoon Cafe** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/restaurants/zaithoon-cafe ## Lounges (8) - **Airport Hotel Lounge Area** — access: Main Terminal, transit passengers with room bookings URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/lounges/airport-hotel-lounge-area - **Business Class Lounge** — T1 · access: Main Terminal, airline business class and elite · day pass: $42.89 for 3 hours (via Marhaba for the same lounge space) · 24 hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/lounges/business-class-lounge - **First Class Lounge** — access: Main Terminal, select full‑service carriers URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/lounges/first-class-lounge - **Pearl Lounge** — access: Main Terminal, contract lounge for select airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/lounges/pearl-lounge - **Private Meet and Assist Lounge** — access: Main Terminal, pre‑booked premium service URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/lounges/private-meet-and-assist-lounge - **Regency Travel Lounge** — access: Main Terminal, paid access URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/lounges/regency-travel-lounge - **Staff Lounge** — access: Main Terminal, crew and airport staff URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/lounges/staff-lounge - **The Lounge** — T1 · access: Main Terminal, Air Arabia business and eligible passengers · day pass: $42.89 for 3 hours · 24 hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/lounges/the-lounge ## Shops (15) - **Bookshop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/shops/bookshop - **Currency Exchange Kiosk** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/shops/currency-exchange-kiosk - **Electronics Store** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/shops/electronics-store - **Fashion Accessories Store** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/shops/fashion-accessories-store - **Jewellery Corner** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/shops/jewellery-corner - **Luggage Store** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/shops/luggage-store - **Mobile Phone Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/shops/mobile-phone-shop - **Perfume Boutique** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/shops/perfume-boutique - **Pharmacy** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/shops/pharmacy - **Sharjah Duty Free** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/shops/sharjah-duty-free - **Sharjah Duty Free Arrivals** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/shops/sharjah-duty-free-arrivals - **Souvenir Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/shops/souvenir-shop - **Sweet Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/shops/sweet-shop - **Tobacco Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/shops/tobacco-shop - **Travel Essentials Kiosk** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/shops/travel-essentials-kiosk ## Parking (5) - **Long Term Car Park** — Long stay parking · AED 95 per 24h from first 4:01h onward/day, 16/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/parking/long-term-car-park - **Premium Parking** — Premium covered parking · /day 2 and onwards billed as a flat AED 200 per day/day, 16/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/parking/premium-parking - **Short Term Car Park A** — Short stay parking · Day 2 onwards AED 200/day, 16/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/parking/short-term-car-park-a - **Short Term Car Park B** — Short stay parking · Day 2 onwards AED 200/day, 16/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/parking/short-term-car-park-b - **Staff Parking Area** — Employee parking · /day 2 and onwards billed as a flat AED 200 per day/day, 16/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/parking/staff-parking-area ## Ground transport (10) - **Air Arabia Shuttle Service** — Shuttle · Varies by route · 20-30 AED · Regular URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/transport/air-arabia-bus-service - **Airport Taxi Rank** — Metered taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/transport/airport-taxi-rank - **Ajman Taxi** — Metered taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/transport/ajman-taxi - **Dubai Taxi** — Metered taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/transport/dubai-taxi - **Private Hotel Shuttle** — Hotel shuttle URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/transport/private-hotel-shuttle - **Ride‑Hailing Pick‑up Zone** — App‑based car URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/transport/ride-hailing-pick-up-zone - **Sharjah Airport–Ajman Bus** — Bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/transport/sharjah-airport-ajman-bus - **Sharjah Airport–Dubai Bus** — Bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/transport/sharjah-airport-dubai-bus - **Sharjah Airport–Sharjah City Bus** — Bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/transport/sharjah-airport-sharjah-city-bus - **Sharjah Bus Service** — Bus · Varies by route · 20-30 AED · Regular URL: https://airport.flights/airport/shj/transport/sharjah-bus-service ## Insider tips - _Time_: When Air Arabia flights aren’t beckoning massive crowds, expect curb-to-gate times of about 20-30 minutes. Perfect for a swift and streamlined passage. - _Avoid_: Weekend nights, particularly Fridays, see surges, especially during major South Asian holidays like Eid, Diwali, or similar festival times. - _Money_: Opt for the air-conditioned public buses into Sharjah or Dubai. They offer a budget alternative to pricey taxis, especially if rush hour isn’t a factor. - _Insider_: For a synchronously scheduled ride, keep your phone and ride-hailing application handy when arriving late at night. Knowing fare ranges aids in bypassing potentially stressful taxi haggles. - _Local_: The meeters-and-greeters area serves as an informal and affordable dining scene; favoured by locals, it’s a wallet-friendly kickoff or end to your journey through SHJ. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/SHJ.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/shj/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/shj/departures — HTML page with live departures