All about Sharjah International Airport
If you plan to book a flight from Sharjah or have a connecting flight from the emirate, you will need to know how to get around Sharjah International Airport. Whether you are having a layover or are just passing through, our Sharjah Airport guide will help you plan your travel with ease. Here, we will cover details about facilities such as airport lounges, Wi-Fi access, lockers, and everything else new visitors must know about.
What to Expect at Sharjah International Airport
From luxury services to fast check-in and boarding, Sharjah International Airport offers a range of services to ensure that business travellers and tourists have experiences that are hassle-free. For example, this includes everything from a luxury VIP lounge service and amenities like wheelchair access or taxis for handicapped passengers. Here is a general rundown of the available services.
Sharjah Airport Arrivals and Departures
The best way to find out whether a flight is delayed or has landed is to sign up for the Sharjah International Airport flight tracking service. Visit the airport’s official website. You can find the Flight Tracking option on Flight Information. Through this, users can check:
- Passenger Arrival
- Passenger Departure
- Cargo Arrival
- Cargo Departure
For a hassle-free check-in during Sharjah Airport departures, keep the following tips in mind:
- Find the row number for your flight’s check-in at the airport’s flight information display
- Some check-in counters offer services 48 or 2 hours prior to the departure time
Sharjah Airport Lounge
Centrally located, airport lounges at Sharjah International Airport are open 24 hours. Charges apply for entry and lounges can be pre-booked — however, for most travellers, it’s a small price to pay for the added comfort, especially if their flights happen to be delayed.
Depending on personal requirements or the people in your party, you can access any of these Sharjah Airport lounge facilities:
- Al Difayah Lounge: This lounge features 4 private suites each of which is equipped with luxury amenities, Wi-Fi, entertainment and dedicated staff trained to manage travel processes
- The Lounge: Also open 24 hours a day, the newest addition to Sharjah International Airport is the perfect place to unwind. It also features a play area for kids.
For more information, contact the airport at the following:
- Sharjah Airport contact number: 00971-6-508-5520
- Email: bclounge@alpha-group.ae
Sharjah Airport Restaurants
There are several popular food outlets at Sharjah Airport to ensure that travellers never get hungry. Open 24 hours a day, the food court serves everything from snacks to desserts, dinner and breakfast. Some of the many outlets include:
- McDonald’s
- Costa Coffee
- Subway
- Dunkin Donuts
- Fusion Bites
Other Services
HALA Service, Sharjah Airport
Sharjah Airport’s HALA service offers travellers a seamless and convenient airport experience. Those who sign up for the service are provided Meet & Assist, Immigration clearance, Fast Track Check-in, Porter services and extensive Visa support services.
PRICE OF MEET AND ASSIST PACKAGE
Depending on personal requirements, customers can opt for any of these Hala Meet & Assist packages:
- Arrival Package: AED 135 (Adult) |AED 350 (Family package for 2 adults and 2 kids) | AED 60 (children from 2 to 12 years)
- Departure Package: AED 135 (Adults) | AED 60 (children from 2 to 12 years) | AED 60 (children from 2 to 12 years)
- Transit Package: AED 135 (Adults) | AED 60 (children from 2 to 12 years) | Free for infants (0 to 2 years old)
For a full list of costs associated with other HALA services, such as visa deposits or visa cancellations, visit the Sharjah Airport website.
Financial Services
Sharjah Airport caters to a number of international travellers. ATM and currency exchange machines are situated in different areas of the airport to enable visitors to take care of any banking or financial needs. For example, the airport features some of the world’s leading exchange centres where travellers can sell and buy currencies for more than 50 different destinations.
Family Facilities
Family amenities at Sharjah International Airport include a family lounge and a kid’s play area with a “drop and go” service where parents can leave their children with qualified staff while they shop, eat or pray. There are also baby care rooms which are easily accessible at the arrival and departure halls.
Transport Facilities
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Sharjah Airport is located 13km southeast of Sharjah and 15km away from central Dubai. It’s also easily reachable via coach services, taxis and public transport. Examples of these services include the MOWASALAT bus which operates within Sharjah. Air Arabia’s air-conditioned buses are another option. With pre-booking available, these coaches operate within Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Ras Al Khaimah.
AIRPORT TAXI
Taxis offer door-to-door services to and from Sharjah International Airport. Known as Sharjah Taxi, the transport service is available for 24 hours. All taxis at the airport are fitted with metres and are available at taxi stands within easy reach of arrival areas in each terminal. An additional surcharge of AED 20 is required for all taxis booked at the airport. To call a Sharjah Taxi to your hotel or home in Sharjah, refer to the following details:
- Sharjah Taxi contact number: 600-525-252
CAR RENTALS
Prefer to drive yourself? Available 24 hours a day, car rental services are available at the airport terminal. Sharjah Airport offers rental services from local and international car hire companies. Depending on special requirements or budget constraints, travellers can hire anything from SUVs to smaller budget-friendly vehicles.
Sharjah Airport Parking
Car parking at the airport is available as a pay-by-the-hour service. You can also leave your vehicle at the 24-hour car parking for the short or long term. Here is a general overview for a better idea of charges for short and long-term parking at Sharjah Airport:
- One hour: AED 16
- Two hours: AED 27
- Three hours: AED 37
- Four hours: AED 48
Additionally, drop-off parking services are located outside the Sharjah Airport Arrivals and Departure terminals. Visit the Sharjah Airport website for additional charges.
Limited Mobility Services
Sharjah Airport has dedicated parking spaces for easy collection and drop-off for disabled passengers. Located at the main entrance of the Sharjah Airport Departures and Arrivals terminals, parking spaces for passengers with limited mobility are marked with a wheelchair symbol and are available for free. The customer service staff is also trained in sign language to assist travellers who are hearing impaired.
Sharjah Airport Duty Free shop
Offering products that are exempt from certain national taxes, duty-free shops offer travellers a convenient way to shop for gifts. The same applies to the retail outlets in Sharjah Airport. Managed by Dufry, the duty-free shops inside Sharjah Airport offer a range of fragrances, technologies, confectionaries and beauty products at low prices.
Safety Regulations
Sharjah International Airport works with the UAE Police, UAE Civil Aviation Authority and the UAE Immigration Authority to ensure that travelers stay safe. After clearing immigration, you will be required to go through the screening process. This may include:
- Placing any metallic objects like car keys and electronic devices, smartphones and laptops in the tray provided
- Removing coats, belts and shoes
- Remove gels, aerosols and liquid items from your travel bag or purse and place it on a provided tray
Additionally, medication or special foods like baby food must be carried separately. Keep in mind that you may also be required to produce proper prescriptions for any medicines you are carrying.
FAQs
How much is a taxi from Sharjah Airport to Dubai?
A taxi between the two emirates may cost you around AED 100 or more depending on where you want to go.
Which airlines land in Sharjah?
Airlines that operate in Sharjah include Air Arabia, Indigo, Qatar Airways and more.
Are there Smart Gates at the airport?
The airport has recently introduced Smart Gates for the convenience of travellers. Just follow the steps required to pass through immigration easily.
That’s a wrap of our Sharjah Airport guide. Stuck at Dubai Airport? Stay at any of our picks for hotels near Dubai International Airport before your next flight. Is your next flight hours away? Fortunately, there are also several activities at Dubai Airport that are enough to tide you over. Of course, you might be traveling through Abu Dhabi. In this case, check out activities at the Abu Dhabi International Airport during long layovers here.
