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Only Air Arabia operates flights between Athens and Sharjah.

Flights from Athens to Sharjah usually depart from Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and arrive at Sharjah (SHJ).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air Arabia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Athens to Sharjah.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at AED 1,300 return and stopover options via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) at AED 1,302.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 20–AED 286 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by IndiGo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Connecting flights from Athens to Sharjah most commonly pass through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 50% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 49% on the Athens to Sharjah route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at AED 837 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at AED 1,634, a difference of AED 797. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Athens to Sharjah route, 41% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 1 minute.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Athens to Sharjah flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Sharjah are Al Majaz Park, King Faisal Mosque, and Al Khan Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Sharjah on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Athens to Sharjah:

• Earliest: departs at 13:45 and lands at 18:18
• Latest: departs at 23:45 and lands at 04:18.

The flight takes about 4h 33m.

A direct flight from Athens to Sharjah takes 4h 33m, covering 5,274 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about AED 1,197 to AED 10,622. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Athens to Sharjah are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 636, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

Air Arabia is the only airline operating Athens to Sharjah flights. 59% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 12m, compared to 18h 36m via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

Sharjah is 1 hour ahead of Athens (Gulf Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Sharjah Airport (SHJ) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 12 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• DRIVUS
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Thrifty

Return flights from Athens to Sharjah range from AED 1,170 to AED 1,787, with an average of AED 1,340 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 1,170 counts as a good deal.