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Only Air Arabia operates flights between London Gatwick Airport and Sharjah.

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sharjah usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) 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 London Gatwick Airport to Sharjah.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 1,295 return via Antalya (AYT), compared with AED 2,680 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 25–AED 363 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A330-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SriLankan Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

One-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sharjah most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 88% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Antalya (AYT) – 1% of one-stop connections

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the London Gatwick Airport to Sharjah route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at AED 2,424 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at AED 2,754, a difference of AED 330. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Gatwick Airport to Sharjah flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 33%, and Night 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 London Gatwick Airport to Sharjah:

• Earliest: departs at 08:45 and lands at 15:58
• Latest: departs at 19:35 and lands at 02:48.

The flight takes about 7h 13m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 14% above the route average of AED 2,586. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Sharjah takes 7h 13m, covering 8,807 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 London Gatwick Airport to Sharjah are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 841, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 21m, compared to 12h 04m via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) and 13h 04m via Istanbul (IST).

Sharjah is 3 hours ahead of London Gatwick Airport (Gulf Time vs British 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 London Gatwick Airport to Sharjah range from AED 2,164 to AED 2,939, with an average of AED 2,586 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 2,164 counts as a good deal.