Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Sharjah International Airport.
Sharjah's timezone is UTC+4, making Sharjah one hour 30 minutes behind Chennai.
Flights from MAA to SHJ start at 03:40 — the first with Air Arabia. The latest departure is at 04:15 with Air Arabia. Overall, there are 29 weekly Chennai Airport to Sharjah International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MAA to SHJ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Sharjah (and then seeing more of United Arab Emirates!) is a cinch with Air Arabia. This popular carrier has direct flights from Chennai Airport to Sharjah International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Air Arabia on this route.
Among carriers operating MAA to SHJ flights, Air Arabia has the best track record for timely arrivals.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chennai Airport to Sharjah International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MAA and SHJ:
Cochin International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Muscat International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
£83 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Chennai Airport to Sharjah International Airport flight. A return flight starts from £174. These fares can change based on availability.
Book 11 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MAA to SHJ.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Sharjah International Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MAA to SHJ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Chennai Airport to Sharjah International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chennai Airport, data shows 76.04% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Chennai to Chennai Airport is around 12 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near MAA? If you're boarding an early flight from Chennai Airport to Sharjah International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
If you're getting in on a late Chennai Airport to Sharjah International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near SHJ:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Sharjah International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, drivus or Keddy By Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Sharjah and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Sharjah International Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to central Sharjah
Sharjah International Airport to the centre of Sharjah has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 7 miles away.
When to fly to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to Sharjah International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Sharjah. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Chennai Airport to Sharjah International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Sharjah, with temperatures ranging from 29ºC (84ºF) to 41ºC (106ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAA to SHJ around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
You've seen Sharjah, now it's time to discover more of United Arab Emirates. Travel around 14 miles south-west to Dubai to tick off its leading attractions. From Burj Khalifa to The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism, your itinerary will be busy.
Abu Dhabi is another standout destination in United Arab Emirates and is around 90 miles south-west of Sharjah. No trip is complete without seeing Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan.