AED 294 Find Cheap Flights from Sharjah to Istanbul – Compare and Save

Among airlines operating Sharjah to Istanbul flights:

• Pegasus Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

2 airlines operate flights between Sharjah and Istanbul. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air Arabia
• Pegasus Airlines

Flights from Sharjah to Istanbul usually depart from Sharjah (SHJ) and may arrive at several airports in Istanbul area, including Istanbul (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

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
• Pegasus Airlines: 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 Istanbul.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 830 return via Antalya (AYT), compared with AED 1,132 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 17–AED 367 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Sharjah to Istanbul most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 60% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Antalya (AYT) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Cairo (CAI) – 13% 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 19% on the Sharjah to Istanbul route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at AED 1,080 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at AED 1,329, a difference of AED 250. 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 Sharjah to Istanbul route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 12 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sharjah to Istanbul flights, with 67% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul are Taksim Square, Fatih Camii, and Tuyap Fairs and Congress Center. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 04:50 and lands at 09:52
• Latest: departs at 20:40 and lands at 01:42.

The flight takes about 5h 02m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 7% below the route average of AED 1,137. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from Sharjah to Istanbul takes 5h 02m, covering 4,832 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 Istanbul are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 429, which is 43% below the typical average for this route.

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

• Air Arabia: 84% on time
• Pegasus Airlines: 82% on time
• Ajet: 82% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 83% of the time.

Evening 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 59m, compared to 10h 17m via Antalya (AYT) and 13h 27m via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM).

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

Since Istanbul is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Istanbul Airport (IST) – daily rates from around AED 39:

• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) – daily rates from around AED 45:

• Avec Car Rental
• CIRCULAR
• Final Rentals
• Autounion Car Rental
• ESSENCE CAR RENTAL

Return flights from Sharjah to Istanbul range from AED 847 to AED 1,609, with an average of AED 1,137 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 847 counts as a good deal.