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Flights from Riyadh to Sharjah

Nonstop flights from Riyadh (RUH) to Sharjah (SHJ) take about 1h 37m (888 km). Air Arabia flies it. Lowest fare seen: $120 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 Riyadh →4 lounges at Riyadh Airport Trains, buses and taxi faresSHJ to Sharjah: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Sharjah →1 drop-off point

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Airlines flying Riyadh to Sharjah

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

✈ Air Arabianonstop fare seen

Riyadh to Sharjah fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $107 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$29329 Oct 2026 · Air Arabia	$198 · 1 stop25 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$10717 Nov 2026 · Air Arabia	—
Dec 2026	$11815 Dec 2026 · Air Arabia	—
Jan 2027	$1101 Jan 2027 · Air Arabia	—
Feb 2027	$11213 Feb 2027 · Air Arabia	—
Mar 2027	$12412 Mar 2027 · Air Arabia	—
Apr 2027	$12113 Apr 2027 · Air Arabia	—
Aug 2027	$10928 Aug 2027 · Air Arabia	—

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $107 for November 2026, $109 at best after that.

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

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Sharjah?

A nonstop flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Sharjah (SHJ) takes about 1h 37m, covering 888 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 Riyadh from Sharjah by air?

The great-circle distance between King Khalid International Airport and Sharjah International Airport is 888 km (552 miles), a short-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Riyadh to Sharjah?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the RUH–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 Riyadh to Sharjah cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on RUH–SHJ was $120 USD with Air Arabia (nonstop), departing 12 Nov 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 Riyadh to Sharjah?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $107 one-way, against $198 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Do I need a visa to travel from Saudi Arabia 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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