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Flights from Chennai to Sharjah

Nonstop flights from Chennai (MAA) to Sharjah (SHJ) take about 4h 9m (2,922 km). Air Arabia flies it. Lowest fare seen: $174 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Sharjah

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Airport transfer

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Chennai →4 lounges at Chennai AirportTrains, buses and taxi faresSHJ to Sharjah: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Sharjah →1 drop-off point

Things to book in Sharjah

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Airlines flying Chennai to Sharjah

Carriers on MAA–SHJ according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Air Arabianonstop fare seen

Chennai to Sharjah fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $167 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$17130 Oct 2026 · Air Arabia—
Nov 2026$1676 Nov 2026 · Air Arabia—
Dec 2026$19813 Dec 2026 · Air Arabia—
Feb 2027$18213 Feb 2027 · Air Arabia—

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $167 for November 2026, $182 at best after that.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Chennai to Sharjah, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Chennai to Sharjah flights

How long is the flight from Chennai to Sharjah?
A nonstop flight from Chennai (MAA) to Sharjah (SHJ) takes about 4h 9m, covering 2,922 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Chennai from Sharjah by air?
The great-circle distance between Chennai International Airport and Sharjah International Airport is 2,922 km (1,816 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Chennai to Sharjah?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the MAA–SHJ route include Air Arabia. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Chennai to Sharjah cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on MAA–SHJ was $174 USD with Air Arabia (nonstop), departing 30 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Sharjah?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $167 one-way, against $198 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from India to Sharjah?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Sharjah visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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