Stepping into the bustling world of air travel, Sharjah International Airport stands as a gateway to the United Arab Emirates, where modern infrastructure and traditional hospitality seamlessly blend. As travelers from across the globe arrive and depart, the airport extends an array of amenities designed to elevate the travel experience.
Duty-Free Shopping: The duty-free shops inside Sharjah Airport are managed by Dufry, a leading global travel retailer that operates in more than 1,100 duty-free and duty-paid shops in airports, cruise lines, seaports, railway stations and downtown tourist areas. Whether you’re looking for something special to take with you for family or friends, or you want to shop for your own favourite brand, Sharjah’s duty-free collection has something for everyone.Like many international airports, Sharjah Airport offers a range of duty-free shops where travelers can purchase a variety of goods, including electronics, perfumes, cosmetics, fashion items, and more.
Restaurants and Cafes: You’ll find a great choice of popular fast food outlets and cafes serving a wide variety of international menus it the airport food court. Open 24 hours a day, the food court serves everything from breakfast through to dinner, with a tempting choice of snacks, cakes and desserts in between. There are also plenty of options to quench your thirst, from cappuccinos through to cola drinks.
Lounges: The Lounge is Sharjah Airport’s newly renovated premium airport lounge. The Lounge is a world-class, contemporary space for passengers to relax, unwind and enjoy international food and beverage before departing on their travels. The Lounge features comfortable seating for over 170 guests, a quiet zone for relaxation, an interactive children’s play area and shower facilities. Centrally located in the Terminal, it is open 24 hours a day, offers superfast Wi-Fi and all-day dining. Light bites and a wide range of beverages are served all day, with a sumptuous buffet service at breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Airport Hotel : The Airport Hotel is located within Sharjah Airport, and offers Deluxe rooms, Executive POD rooms and Male-Female Dormitories in a sharing room, onsite café, and free high-speed Wi-Fi.
Ideal for any passengers who have a long layover or a delayed flight, the hotel has 16 Deluxe Rooms, 24 POD rooms and 50 Males Sharing Room as well as 44 Female Sharing Rooms with sharing washrooms facilities.
It is well-located within security checks in the airport and close to the departure gates.
Currency Exchange and Banking Services: The airport offer currency exchange services and ATM machines for travelers to manage their financial needs.ATM cash machines are located in the arrivals and departure terminal buildings. There is a choice of ATMs operated by Banque Misr, Emirates Islamic, Dubai Islamic Bank and Sharjah Islamic Bank. The ATMS are open 24-hours, accept UAE and international bank cards and major credit cards, and dispense Dirhams (UAE currency). Exchange centres are located inside the airport terminal and in the arrivals, departures and transit lounges. You will find Travelex, Al Ghurair and Al Salim Exchange inside the airport.
Car Rental Services: Local and international car hire companies offer reliable and safe vehicle rental, from budget cars through to luxury SUVs. Car rental offices are open 24 hours and located within the airport terminal at Arrivals.
Wi-Fi and Charging Stations: Get connected to the internet with Sharjah Airport WiFi. Simply connect to Sharjah Airport network (Fly-Fi) and enjoy unlimited and free internet on your smart devices or laptops, without the need to register!
Children’s Play Area: Let your kids have lots of pre-flight fun for free at the dedicated play areas in the departures hall.This is an ideal, safe and private area where children can ease the boredom of waiting for that boarding call. There is a ‘drop and go’ option to leave your child with our qualified staff while you shop, eat, pray or work inside the airport; charges do apply. Alternatively, you can stay with your child, simply relax and watch them have fun for free
Other Amenities
- Prayer Rooms: Male and female prayer rooms are conveniently located in the transit area of the arrivals hall and on the ground floor of the departures hall. Rooms are open 24 hours a day, equipped with ritual washing facilities located next to both rooms, and are accessible by wheelchairs.
- Smoking Areas: Designated smoking areas could be available for passengers who smoke.
- VIP Services: Exclusive services for VIPs, diplomats, or high-profile travelers might be offered, including personalized assistance and transport to/from the aircraft.
- Baggage Services: Baggage handling, storage, and lost-and-found services are available to assist travelers with their luggage needs.
- Telecommunication : The UAE’s two telecom providers Du and Etisalat offer various services within the airport. There’s a du centre in the arrivals hall which is open 24 hours a day and offers business and personal mobile services and bill payment facilities; visitors can purchase a temporary Tourist Plan SIM here.Etisalat has several payment machines located across the airport, where customers can pay phone and utilities bills.
- Information Desks: Information counters or kiosks could be positioned throughout the airport to help passengers with queries and directions.
- Accessibility Services: The airport offer facilities and services for passengers with reduced mobility or special needs.