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Only Air Arabia operates flights between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Sharjah.

Flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sharjah usually depart from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) and arrive at Sharjah (SHJ).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air Arabia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sharjah.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £261 return, compared with £282 via a stopover through Muscat Seeb (MCT).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £4–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Arabia and SriLankan Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-300 variants.

Connecting flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sharjah most commonly pass through:

• Muscat Seeb (MCT) – 90% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 10% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 24% on the Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sharjah route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £241 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £316, a difference of £75. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sharjah route, 33% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 0 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sharjah flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Night flights for 33%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Sharjah are Sahara Centre, Al Nahda, and Expo Centre Sharjah. These are among the most viewed places in Sharjah on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sharjah:

• Earliest: departs at 02:40 and lands at 07:10
• Latest: departs at 15:05 and lands at 19:35.

The flight takes about 4h 30m.

A direct flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sharjah takes 4h 30m, covering 2,037 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sharjah are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £130, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Air Arabia is the only airline operating Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sharjah flights. 67% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 50m, compared to 8h 13m via Muscat Seeb (MCT).

Sharjah is 1 hour behind Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (Gulf Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Sharjah Airport (SHJ) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Budget
· DRIVUS
· Europcar
· Hertz
· Thrifty

Return flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sharjah range from £236 to £324, with an average of £266 over the past 12 months. Anything below £236 counts as a good deal.