Cheap flights from Sharjah to Doha

December around Christmas and New Year, school holidays and Doha's summer tend to be the expensive stretch on this route, while October is the cheapest month in the dated fares. For other months, compare the price calendar week by week, because a shift of a few days can change the fare, and weekday departures are often cheaper than weekend ones. Book several weeks ahead when your dates are fixed, especially for direct flights, and keep flexible dates in mind if you can move your trip by a day or two.

Fare inclusions differ by carrier, so check whether checked baggage, seat selection and a meal are in the ticket or sold as extras before you compare prices. Qatar Airways, Air Arabia, SalamAir, Oman Air, Air India Charters, Egyptair, Pegasus and Royal Jordanian all appear on this route, with direct flights available on some services and connecting itineraries on others. On separate tickets, a missed connection is usually your cost, and low-cost bundles can change the total once bags and seats are added. Read the fare rules for changes and refunds, because the cheapest headline price may not be the cheapest journey.

Arriving late in the day can change the plan, because public transport options may be thinner and hotel check-in or transfer arrangements need confirming before you land. Hamad International Airport is the arrival point for Doha flights, and it sits outside the city centre, so allow time for the drive or metro into town. Taxis, ride-hailing, hotel transfers and public transport are the usual ways in, while late arrivals make a pre-booked transfer or a clear taxi plan more useful. Check which terminal and arrival hall your flight uses, and keep documents and address details handy for immigration and the ride into the city.

Currency

QAR (QR)

Power sockets

Type G · 240 V

Language

Arabic

Emergency number

112, 999

Driving side

right

Calling code

+974

Internet domain

.qa

Population of Doha

1.2 M (2020)

Time zone

UTC+03 (Asia/Qatar)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check Qatar entry and visa rules for your passport before you book, including transit rules if you connect through another country.
• Check the departure airport named on your ticket, since Sharjah has one airport but terminals and check-in rules can differ.
• Check whether your fare includes checked baggage, seat selection and meals, especially on low-cost-style tickets.
• Check the connection time and whether both flights are on one ticket before you rely on a short transfer.
• Check the price calendar for October and the surrounding weeks if your dates are flexible.
• Check late-arrival transport and hotel check-in if your flight lands after dark.