Sharjah International Airport #Sharjah

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Sharjah International Airport

Sharjah is a thriving, bustling city famed for its culture, heritage and tourist attractions. Sharjah International Airport history goes back to 1932, when it was used as a stopover point by Imperial Airways - the forerunners of British Airways, who constructed an airfield at Sharjah as a stopover en-route to India and Australia.

Today, Sharjah Airport is the Middle East region’s leading Air Transportation gateway. It is considered as the No.1 cargo hub in the region and it is increasingly becoming popular throughout the world as a favorite transit, departure and arrival point for passengers.

The most important factor is the strategic location, midway between the Far East and Europe. Even regionally, Sharjah is centrally placed between the commercial hub Dubai and the other Northern Emirates. Being only 15 minutes driving distance away from Dubai, Sharjah is ideally suited to cater to both markets.

Sharjah enjoys an “Open Sky Policy” which permits the Airlines Traffic rights without any hindrance. It boasts the most competitive rates in terms of landing and handling, supported with the most modern equipment and infrastructure to handle aircraft of all types, complemented by professional, efficient and courteous staff.

In line with its aim of ensuring customer satisfaction, the Airport provides facilities and services to the passengers that are in keeping with the highest standards. There is the extremely good attraction of “duty free” shopping within the airport, which is managed by the internationally renowned ‘Dufry’, formerly of the Weitnauer”. The duty free boasts world class brand names, at prices, which are extremely reasonable as compared with most other outlets in the world.

Alpha Catering Services (Alpha), one of the world’s top airline and airport catering company is responsible for managing in-flight catering at the Sharjah Airport.

In October 2003, the government of Sharjah launched its own airline - Air Arabia. In a very short span of time the airline has spread its wings to serve many destinations, across the Gulf, North Africa, the CIS and the sub-continent. The resultant increase in passenger throughput via Sharjah Airport has been dramatic.

To cope with the dramatic increase in traffic, Sharjah International Airport has embarked on a four-fold expansion project both airside and land side to ensure the excellence of service quality provided to airlines and passengers using Sharjah International Airport.

Facilities & Services

Bank
Located on the first floor of the Main Dome, it is accessible to both passengers as well as accompanying persons.

Money Exchange Centres
Passengers can exchange foreign currency at the Money Exchange Centres situated in every area of the Airport Terminal (Arrivals, Departures & Transit) .

ATMs
A large number of Banks have placed their ATMs at convenient locations throughout the airport, to facilitate cash withdrawal or other transactions.

Duty Free Shopping
Duty-free concessions are available for all passengers (Arrival, Departure and Transit/Transfer passengers). The Duty Free at Sharjah International Airport is managed by Dufry Sharjah, offering the travelers world renowned brands and a wide variety of goods at prices that are unmatched in most airports of the world.

Medical Clinic
A Medical Clinic is available at the Airport’s main dome for passengers or accompanying guests requiring special medical assistance.

Special Services Staff
Special Services staff will provide round-the-clock assistance for passengers enquiring about visas, passports and transit passes.
Unaccompanied, Elderly and Disabled Passengers Special Services staff also assist passengers requiring special help, such as unaccompanied children, elderly and disabled people. In addition they assist passengers in going through Immigration and Customs formalities.

Food Court
Many outlets, serving a variety of cuisines, to suit all palates serve refreshments, meals, beverages and snacks at very reasonable prices.

Kids play area
A dedicated play area allows young children to enjoy themselves in a fun filled and safe location, whilst the elders can shop, eat, etc.

Smoking Rooms
Sharjah International Airport is non-smoking, but special smoking rooms have been placed in designated areas for those that wish to light up!

Business Centre
A business centre in the transit area allows any passenger access to the internet and to utilise other business facilities at nominal rates.

Mosque
Prayer areas are available at the Airport Main Passenger Terminal Transit Area and at the Departure Area (Ground floor). Mosques are located in both East and West Cargo Terminals 1 and 2.

Sharjah Airport Travel Agency (SATA)
Sharjah Airport’s own Travel Agency is located in the first floor of the Main Dome, accessible to all. SATA offers a host of services that includes, ticketing, holiday packages, tours, car rentals, etc. (link please).

Communication Facilities
Telephones are available at the airport. Local calls within Sharjah are free. Cash and Credit card telephones are available at Departure, Transit and Arrival domes for International calls & Telephone to other Emirates. Email and internet facilities for passengers and the public are also available.

Meeters & Greeters Hall
A dedicated ‘Meeters & Greeters’ hall has been constructed to ensure your comfort while you await the arrival of your family member or friend. The Meeters & greeters area comprises a mix of Food & Beverage and other outlets such as Florists & Convenience shops, ATMs etc to cater to your needs. A see through glass wall allows you to view arriving passengers so that you can see when your family member or friend has arrived.

Airport Pass to escort family
“Sharjah Airport recognises the need that some passengers (such as the elderly or very young), need assistance during the check-in process. As such, an accompanying family member may be provided an airport pass, that allows access right up to the Check-In area. These passes can be got – at a nominal fee - at the ‘Information Counter’ situated immediately on entry of the ‘Departures Hall’. Terms & Conditions apply.

Value Services
Etisalat and Du telecommunications services.