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

• Earliest: departs at 9:10 am and lands at 2:16 pm
• Latest: departs at 1:40 pm and lands at 6:46 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 06m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Sharjah to Istanbul Airport.

A nonstop flight from Sharjah to Istanbul Airport takes 5h 06m, covering 1,884 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.

Round-trip flights from Sharjah to Istanbul Airport range from $319 to $506, with an average of $395 over the past 12 months. Anything below $319 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $354 round-trip via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM), compared to $396 for nonstop.

Air Arabia is the only airline operating Sharjah to Istanbul Airport flights. 77% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $5–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Arabia and Pegasus Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sharjah to Istanbul Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $259 to $2,195. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Sharjah to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $148, which is 49% below the typical average for this route.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 for economy cars. Top options include:

• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Flights from Sharjah to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Sharjah (SHJ) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 Sharjah to Istanbul Airport route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 20m.

One-stop flights from Sharjah to Istanbul Airport most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 70% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Cairo (CAI) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Sharjah to Istanbul Airport. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $349 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $443, a difference of $94.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Air Arabia operates flights between Sharjah and Istanbul Airport.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 54m, compared with 13h 27m via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) and 15h 44m via Cairo (CAI).

Istanbul Airport is 1 hour behind Sharjah (Turkey Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii and Ayasofya. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

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 always check the fare details before booking.