Sharjah's gateway and Air Arabia's home hub.
Opened
1932
Location
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Sharjah International Airport is a major commercial airport serving the emirate of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates, located approximately 15 kilometres from Sharjah city centre and close to the border with Dubai. It serves as the primary hub for Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa's first and largest low-cost carrier, launched in 2003.
The airport handles tens of millions of passengers annually and offers scheduled and charter services to destinations across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia. Its proximity to Dubai makes it an alternative entry point for the broader Dubai–Sharjah metropolitan area.
Sharjah Airport has undergone significant expansion and modernisation over the decades, including upgrades to its terminal facilities, cargo handling infrastructure, and runway capacity to accommodate growing traffic volumes.
Terminals
The airport operates a single main passenger terminal building handling both domestic and international traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include taxis, ride-hailing services, and bus connections linking the airport to Sharjah city centre and neighbouring emirate Dubai.
Airlines here
Air Arabia is the dominant carrier and hub airline at Sharjah International Airport, with additional services provided by various international and regional airlines.
Notable facts
- ›Sharjah Airport was one of the earliest airports established in the Gulf region, dating to the early 1930s.
- ›It served as a refuelling stop for early Imperial Airways routes between Britain and India.
- ›Air Arabia, headquartered at the airport, launched operations in 2003 as the region's first low-cost carrier.
- ›The airport operates a significant cargo facility, supporting Sharjah's status as a regional logistics hub.
- ›Its location near Dubai means it serves travellers from both emirates, easing congestion at Dubai's airports.
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