AED 268 Find Cheap Flights from Cairo to Sharjah – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 00:45 and lands at 04:00
• Latest: departs at 22:55 and lands at 02:10.

The flight takes about 3h 15m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cairo to Sharjah:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Cairo to Sharjah takes 3h 15m, covering 3,902 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.

Return flights from Cairo to Sharjah range from AED 1,074 to AED 1,459, with an average of AED 1,221 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 1,074 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 17% above the AED 1,221 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average AED 1,214 return, compared with AED 1,282 via a stopover through Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH).

Air Cairo is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Air Arabia has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Cairo to Sharjah flights are:

• Air Cairo: 72% on time
• Air Arabia: 67% on time
• Nile Air: 54% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 63% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 5–AED 367 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Arabia and Air Cairo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Cairo to Sharjah flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 17%, Afternoon flights for 17%, and Evening flights for 16%.

One-way fares from Cairo to Sharjah are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 557, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

Sharjah Airport (SHJ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 32 for economy cars. Top options include:

• DRIVUS
• Budget
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Dollar

Flights from Cairo to Sharjah usually depart from Cairo (CAI) and arrive at Sharjah (SHJ).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 Cairo to Sharjah route, 37% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 07m.

Connecting flights from Cairo to Sharjah most commonly pass through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 86% of one-stop connections
• Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) – 14% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Cairo to Sharjah. Friday is the cheapest departure day at AED 1,201 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at AED 1,340, a difference of AED 140.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Cairo and Sharjah. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air Arabia
• Egyptair
• Air Cairo
• Nile Air

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 31m, compared to 7h 19m via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH).

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

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

Among airlines operating Cairo to Sharjah flights:

• Egyptair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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
• Egyptair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air Cairo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

There are good bus routes from Sharjah Airport to Sharjah city centre, the journey times of which will take you about an hour and should cost you no more than AED 9.00. The easiest way to get from Sharjah Airport to Sharjah central is via taxi. There are ample metered taxi services from Sharjah Airport and the journey should take you 16 minutes and cost you a maximum of AED 220.00. If you want your own vehicle when in Sharjah, you can also rent a car from the airport’s passenger terminal.

The Airport Hotel is located inside Sharjah Airport. The hotel offers many useful facilities for arriving passengers including, laundry services as well as facilities for your business needs. The hotel has a total of 13 rooms and is conveniently located close to the departure gates, which makes it the perfect place to rest your head if your flight is delayed or if you have a long stopover in Sharjah. In the case of a medical emergency, the Airport Hotel also has medical services with a 24-hour doctor on call.