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Flights from Istanbul to Sharjah

Nonstop flights from Istanbul (IST) to Sharjah (SHJ) take about 4h 18m (3,035 km). Air Arabia flies it.

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When you land in Sharjah

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Airport transfer

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Airlines flying Istanbul to Sharjah

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

✈ Air Arabia

Istanbul to Sharjah fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Sept 2027, from $73 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$17531 Oct 2026—
Nov 2026$11413 Nov 2026 · Air Arabia—
Dec 2026$1418 Dec 2026—
Jan 2027$13526 Jan 2027—
Feb 2027$9527 Feb 2027—
Mar 2027$1492 Mar 2027—
Apr 2027$1127 Apr 2027—
May 2027$993 May 2027—
Jun 2027$13415 Jun 2027—
Jul 2027$846 Jul 2027—
Aug 2027$12927 Aug 2027—
Sept 2027$738 Sept 2027—

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $73 in September 2027, against $114 for November 2026.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Istanbul 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 — Istanbul to Sharjah flights

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Sharjah?
A nonstop flight from Istanbul (IST) to Sharjah (SHJ) takes about 4h 18m, covering 3,035 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 Istanbul from Sharjah by air?
The great-circle distance between İstanbul Airport and Sharjah International Airport is 3,035 km (1,886 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Istanbul to Sharjah?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the IST–SHJ route include Air Arabia. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Sharjah?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in September 2027 were cheapest, from $73 one-way, against $175 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Turkey 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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