Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ): what you need to know
The timezone in Sharjah is UTC+4, which is eight hours ahead of New York.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your JFK to SHJ flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sharjah International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between JFK and SHJ:
Hamad International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
$639 is the best price for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sharjah International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,281. These prices may change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from JFK to SHJ, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sharjah International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
74.1% of flights departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
John F. Kennedy International Airport is around 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to JFK? If you're catching an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sharjah International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
Book a hotel near SHJ if you're taking a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sharjah International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Sharjah International Airport rental car and discover Sharjah and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, drivus and Keddy By Europcar are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Sharjah International Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to central Sharjah
From Sharjah International Airport, Sharjah is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
August is the busiest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sharjah International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Sharjah in April.
The warmest month in Sharjah is July, with the temperature ranging between 29ºC and 41ºC. Lock in your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sharjah International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 15ºC and 24ºC. Look for cheap tickets from JFK to SHJ around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Sharjah has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United Arab Emirates you should also see. Around 23 kilometres south-west of Sharjah, a visit to Dubai will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism.
Around 145 kilometres south-west of Sharjah, Abu Dhabi is another favourite stop in United Arab Emirates. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan.