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Only Air Arabia operates flights between Chennai and Sharjah.

Flights from Chennai to Sharjah usually depart from Chennai (MAA) 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 Chennai to Sharjah.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average AED 1,339 return, compared with AED 2,950 via a stopover through Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 20–AED 124 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 Qatar Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

Most connecting flights from Chennai to Sharjah pass through Doha Hamad Intl (DOH), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 34% on the Chennai to Sharjah route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at AED 1,131 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at AED 1,697, a difference of AED 566. 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 Chennai to Sharjah route, 40% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 2 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Chennai to Sharjah flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Sharjah are Al Nahda, City Centre, and Sahara Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Sharjah on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 03:40 and lands at 07:52
• Latest: departs at 04:05 and lands at 08:17.

The flight takes about 4h 12m.

A direct flight from Chennai to Sharjah takes 4h 12m, covering 4,700 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.

One-way fares from Chennai to Sharjah are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 527, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

Air Arabia is the only airline operating Chennai to Sharjah flights. 60% 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.

Sharjah is 1 hour behind Chennai (Gulf Time vs India 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 Chennai to Sharjah range from AED 1,097 to AED 1,527, with an average of AED 1,361 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 1,097 counts as a good deal.