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Only Air Arabia operates flights between Sharjah and Athens.

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

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 Sharjah to Athens.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average AED 1,619 return, compared with AED 2,005 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 51–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 Etihad Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

Connecting flights from Sharjah to Athens most commonly pass through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 92% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) – 8% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

On the Sharjah to Athens route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 14%. Sunday is the cheapest day at AED 1,535 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at AED 1,785 – a AED 250 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Syntagma Square, Acropolis, and Kolonaki Square. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 09:10 and lands at 14:26
• Latest: departs at 18:55 and lands at 00:11.

The flight takes about 5h 16m.

A direct flight from Sharjah to Athens takes 5h 16m, 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.

One-way fares from Sharjah to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 556, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 00m, compared to 11h 52m via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM).

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

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 8 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Centauro
• Record go
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

Return flights from Sharjah to Athens range from AED 1,364 to AED 2,000, with an average of AED 1,597 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 1,364 counts as a good deal.