Travelling from Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Al-Ashraf International Airport to Sharjah International Airport is 2 hours 5 minutes.
Sharjah is one hour ahead of Najaf and is in the UTC+4 timezone.
Flights from NJF to SHJ start from 03:25 — the first with Air Arabia. The last service of the day is at 14:55 with Air Arabia. Overall, there are three weekly Al-Ashraf International Airport to Sharjah International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your NJF to SHJ flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Air Arabia is your ticket to exploring Sharjah (and perhaps some other exciting parts of United Arab Emirates!). Check out the direct flights from Al-Ashraf International Airport to Sharjah International Airport offered by this airline.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Air Arabia on this route.
Air Arabia is the most punctual carrier offering NJF to SHJ flights. A dependable 96.15% of its services on this route land on time.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Al-Ashraf International Airport to Sharjah International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between NJF and SHJ include:
Bahrain International Airport
Kuwait International Airport
Jinnah International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
Right now, ج.م. 11,757 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Al-Ashraf International Airport to Sharjah International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 40,348. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from NJF to SHJ by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Al-Ashraf International Airport to Sharjah International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Save time searching for cheap flights from NJF to SHJ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Al-Ashraf International Airport to Sharjah International Airport.
Handy information about Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
77.99% of flights departing from Al-Ashraf International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Al-Ashraf International Airport from central Najaf, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Al-Ashraf International Airport to Sharjah International Airport? Stay at a hotel close to NJF, like Royal Eagle Hotel. Granada Hotel will also have you moments from your departure gate.
Arriving at Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Al-Ashraf International Airport to Sharjah International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SHJ instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Sharjah International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, drivus or Keddy By Europcar to explore Sharjah and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Sharjah International Airport around four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to central Sharjah
From Sharjah International Airport, Sharjah is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Al-Ashraf International Airport to Sharjah International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Sharjah. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Al-Ashraf International Airport to Sharjah International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Sharjah, with the temperature ranging from 29ºC to 41ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 15ºC and 24ºC. Search for cheap tickets from NJF to SHJ sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Dubai is just one of the many places in United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Sharjah. Around 23 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in United Arab Emirates, consider Abu Dhabi, about 145 kilometres south-west of Sharjah. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan are highlights.
