Sharjah International Airport is about a 30-minute drive from Royal Hotel. You can take a metered airport taxi or use public transport, with bus routes serving Sharjah and coaches connecting the airport with destinations in other emirates.
- By car: About 30 minutes from the airport to the hotel.
- By taxi: Taxis wait at designated stands in the arrivals terminal and use meters.
- By bus: Routes 15 and 99 connect the airport with stops in Sharjah.
- By coach: Air Arabia runs services to Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah.
The route from Sharjah International Airport
The airport-to-hotel trip takes about 30 minutes by car. The direct option is an airport taxi; public transport can take you to Sharjah locations, though the bus routes described below end at University City or Al Rolla and Al Jubail terminals rather than at the hotel.
For a taxi, follow the airport signs to the designated stands in the arrivals terminal. Sharjah Airport says fares are metered, and trips departing from the airport incur an additional AED 20 charge. Regular taxis, family and ladies’ taxis are available, as is a luxury limousine service outside the arrivals area.
Dubai International Airport is about 42 minutes by car from the hotel. The Dubai International Airport route covers that alternative arrival point.
Taxi and other onward transport
Airport taxis are available around the clock, while public buses and Air Arabia coaches provide scheduled connections beyond the airport. Choose based on your destination and confirm departure details before relying on a particular service.
Airport taxi
Take a taxi from the designated arrivals stands and pay the metered fare, plus the airport’s additional AED 20 charge for trips departing from Sharjah Airport. You can also arrange a taxi through Sharjah Transport’s reservation and distribution centre at 600 525252. Wheelchair-accessible taxis with chairlifts operate daily and can be booked at the same number.
Public buses
Route 15 runs between Sharjah International Airport Terminal and University City, passing along University City Road, Shk Saqr Bin Khalid Al Qassimi Street and Al Rolla Terminal. The fare is AED 6 with a Sayer ticket or AED 8 in cash; departures from the airport begin at 06:00 on weekdays and 06:30 on weekends.
Route 99 connects the airport with Al Rolla Terminal and Al Jubail Terminal. The fare is AED 6 with a Sayer ticket or AED 8 in cash, and airport departures begin at 06:00 on both weekday and weekend schedules.
Air Arabia coaches
Air Arabia coaches connect Sharjah Airport with Dubai’s Al Ghurair Centre and Ras Al Khaimah’s Air Arabia Sales Shop. Single fares are AED 20 to Dubai and AED 30 to Ras Al Khaimah; airport departures run between 08:00 and 23:30 for Dubai and between 08:00 and midnight for Ras Al Khaimah. The coaches are air-conditioned and have baggage trolleys.
For bus schedules and route planning around the emirate, getting around Sharjah by public transport is another consideration.
What to check before you travel
Check the official site before you go. Sharjah Airport provides public bus and coach services to locations in Sharjah and other emirates, including round-the-clock public transport services. For public bus schedules, Sharjah RTA directs passengers to Mowasalat’s website, its Rihlati SMS service at 2272, or its call centre at 600525252.
Before choosing a bus, confirm the current timetable, fare and stop for your intended destination. If you need an accessible taxi, arrange it through Sharjah Transport at 600 525252. Arriving passengers can also reach the airport by street taxi, call Sharjah Transport or arrange a booking through their hotel.
Arriving at the hotel
For a direct transfer, take a taxi from the airport arrivals stands and give the driver the hotel name. If you are using a bus, check how you will continue from its terminal or University City stop; Routes 15 and 99 do not terminate at the hotel.
FAQs
How long is the drive from Sharjah International Airport to Royal Hotel?
The drive from Sharjah International Airport to the hotel takes about 30 minutes.
Are taxis available at Sharjah International Airport?
Yes. Airport taxis operate 24 hours a day and wait at designated stands in the arrivals terminal. Fares are metered, with an additional AED 20 charge for trips departing from the airport.
Which public buses connect the airport with Sharjah?
Route 15 connects the airport with University City and Al Rolla Terminal. Route 99 connects it with Al Rolla Terminal and Al Jubail Terminal.
Can I take a coach from Sharjah Airport to another emirate?
Air Arabia coaches connect the airport with Dubai’s Al Ghurair Centre and Ras Al Khaimah’s Air Arabia Sales Shop. Single fares are AED 20 and AED 30 respectively.