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Only Air Arabia operates flights between Riyadh and Sharjah.

Flights from Riyadh to Sharjah usually depart from Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and arrive at Sharjah (SHJ).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air Arabia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Riyadh to Sharjah.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $185 round-trip, compared to $738 via a layover through Cairo (CAI).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $4–$44 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SAUDIA and Riyadh Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300 variants.

Most connecting flights from Riyadh to Sharjah pass through Cairo (CAI), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

On the Riyadh to Sharjah route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 37%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $164 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $259: a $95 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Riyadh to Sharjah route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 52 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Riyadh to Sharjah flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Sharjah are Al Sharjah Sports Club and Expo Centre Sharjah. These are among the most viewed places in Sharjah on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Riyadh to Sharjah:

• Earliest: departs at 9:10 am and lands at 10:59 am
• Latest: departs at 5:15 pm and lands at 7:04 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 49m.

A nonstop flight from Riyadh to Sharjah takes 1h 49m, covering 551 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Riyadh to Sharjah are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $81, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

Air Arabia is the only airline operating Riyadh to Sharjah flights. 79% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Sharjah is 1 hour ahead of Riyadh (Gulf Time vs Arabian Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Sharjah Airport (SHJ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• DRIVUS
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Thrifty

Round-trip flights from Riyadh to Sharjah range from $152 to $338, with an average of $190 over the past 12 months. Anything below $152 counts as a good deal.