Travelling from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ): what you need to know
Sharjah's timezone is UTC+4, making Sharjah one hour behind Malé.
Leave plenty of time to catch your MLE to SHJ flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Velana International Airport to Sharjah International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between MLE and SHJ:
Muscat International Airport
Cochin International Airport
Bandaranaike International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
Currently, $390 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Velana International Airport to Sharjah International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $693. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MLE to SHJ if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Velana International Airport to Sharjah International Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MLE to SHJ.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Velana International Airport to Sharjah International Airport.
Handy information about Velana International Airport (MLE)
When it comes to Velana International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.73% of flights complete their journey on time.
Velana International Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Malé. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching an early flight from Velana International Airport to Sharjah International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to MLE:
Arriving at Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
If you're getting in on a late Velana International Airport to Sharjah International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near SHJ:
Travel at your own pace with a Sharjah International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, drivus or Keddy By Europcar and experience more of Sharjah and beyond.
Booking your ride from Sharjah International Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
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 reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
August is the busiest month for flights from Velana International Airport to Sharjah International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Sharjah in April.
The warmest month in Sharjah is July, with temperatures ranging between 29ºC and 41ºC. Lock in your flights from Velana International Airport to Sharjah International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MLE to SHJ in January. Average temperatures are between 15ºC and 24ºC then.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
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Abu Dhabi is another favourite destination in United Arab Emirates and is around 145 kilometres south-west of Sharjah. No journey is complete without dropping by Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan.