Sharjah is the emirate immediately north of Dubai, and it took a different route from its neighbour: instead of a race for skyline it invested in museums, restored historic quarters and arts institutions. UNESCO named it Cultural Capital of the Arab World in 1998. The sale and consumption of alcohol is prohibited in the emirate, which is worth knowing when planning a visit. Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from both Istanbul airports and from Ankara, and the flight from Istanbul takes about 4 hours 30 minutes.
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See flights to Sharjah →When to visit Sharjah
November to March is the best stretch for sightseeing, with daytime temperatures between twenty and twenty eight degrees. From June to September the heat passes forty degrees with high humidity, so plans move largely indoors. The light festival held in February covers the buildings with projections after dark.
Things to do in Sharjah
The Al Noor Mosque
Join a guided tour of the Ottoman-inspired mosque on the lagoon, the one mosque in the emirate open to visitors.
The Blue Souk
Hunt for carpets, silver jewellery and antiques in the two blue-tiled blocks of the market.
The Heart of Sharjah
Walk the coral stone houses, wind towers and narrow lanes of the restored old quarter.
The Sharjah Art Museum
See one of the region's largest art collections and the courtyard galleries of the Sharjah Art Foundation.
Al Qasba
Walk the canal, take a boat along it, and ride the observation wheel for views over the lagoon and city.
Khor Fakkan
Cross the mountain road to the emirate's stretch on the Gulf of Oman for its beach and waterfall.
Flights from Turkey to Sharjah
Sharjah is served by Sharjah International Airport (SHJ), about 13 km from the city centre, reached in about 20 minutes by bus or taxi. There are direct flights from both Istanbul airports and from Ankara, and central Dubai is about 30 km away by road.
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Which airport serves Sharjah and how do I reach the city?
Flights land at Sharjah International Airport (SHJ), about 13 km from the centre, reached in about 20 minutes by bus or taxi.
Where in Turkiye are there direct flights to Sharjah from?
Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from both Istanbul airports and from Ankara. The flight from Istanbul takes about 4 hours 30 minutes.
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