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Airport lounges at Sharjah International Airport, United Arab Emirates (SHJ)

Access via a day pass, Priority Pass, credit card or airline status.

Lounge and fast-track at SHJ

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Sharjah International is one of the United Arab Emirates' busy airports, next to Dubai, and it is well set up for lounges, with a newly renovated premium lounge that takes Priority Pass and is open around the clock. With many low-cost and long-haul departures at all hours, a 24-hour lounge is genuinely useful here. ## The Lounge at Sharjah Sharjah's main lounge is simply called The Lounge, a newly renovated, contemporary premium space in the main terminal. It is open 24 hours a day, with all-day dining, international food and beverages, and superfast Wi-Fi, so it works whatever time your flight departs. The airport also has first and business-class lounges for premium passengers. ## Access methods and day passes The Lounge accepts Priority Pass, and several of Sharjah's lounges are open to Priority Pass members. If you do not hold a membership, you can buy a day pass: walk-in and prepaid access to The Lounge has recently started from around forty US dollars per person, subject to opening hours and capacity, and passes can be booked ahead. Eligible premium credit cards may also cover entry. Because The Lounge is open around the clock, you are covered even on a red-eye or a long connection. ## Amenities and tips Expect a modern, comfortable space with all-day dining, international food, and fast Wi-Fi, which is a real step up from the main terminal on a long layover. As Sharjah handles heavy traffic at peak times, the lounge can get busy, so pre-booking a slot helps in the busiest hours. Confirm the current day-pass price and your access method before you travel, and use the terminal's dining as a fallback if the lounge is full. Use the comparison below to match a membership, a card, or a day pass to your trip. Whether you are starting a trip from Sharjah or connecting through on a longer journey, the round-the-clock lounge gives you a dependable base at any hour of the day.

Heading into Sharjah? See the Sharjah city guide.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sharjah Airport accept Priority Pass?

Yes. The Lounge, Sharjah's newly renovated premium lounge in the main terminal, accepts Priority Pass, and several of the airport's lounges are open to Priority Pass members. You can also enter with a paid day pass or an eligible premium credit card if you do not hold a membership.

Is The Lounge at Sharjah open 24 hours?

Yes. The Lounge at Sharjah International is open 24 hours a day, with all-day dining, international food and beverages, and superfast Wi-Fi. That around-the-clock opening is genuinely useful given Sharjah's many departures at all hours, including red-eyes and long connections.

How much is a day pass at Sharjah Airport lounge?

Walk-in and prepaid access to The Lounge has recently started from around forty US dollars per person, subject to opening hours and capacity, and passes can be booked ahead. Priority Pass members enter without the fee, and eligible premium credit cards may also cover entry. Confirm the current price before you travel.

What lounges are at Sharjah Airport?

Sharjah's main lounge is The Lounge, a newly renovated contemporary premium space in the main terminal, open 24 hours with all-day dining and fast Wi-Fi. The airport also has first and business-class lounges for premium passengers. Several of the lounges are open to Priority Pass members.

What amenities does The Lounge at Sharjah have?

The Lounge is a modern, contemporary space with all-day dining, international food and beverages, and superfast Wi-Fi, open 24 hours a day. It is a comfortable step up from the main terminal on a long layover. It can get busy at peak times, so pre-booking a slot helps in the busiest hours.

Good to know

This page is about time before your flight at SHJ. Sharjah International Airport, code SHJ, is a large international airport. The airport is the gateway for Sharjah. You land in United Arab Emirates when you arrive at SHJ.

There are scheduled passenger flights at SHJ. Its ICAO code is OMSJ. Leaving SHJ is usually a road journey: a transfer booked ahead, a taxi or a hire car.

Partners with verified coverage in Sharjah International Airport offer airport transfers, tours, lounges and fast track, stays, car rental, flights, eSIM or insurance cover and event tickets. For airport transfers in Sharjah International Airport, the partner cards on this page are the place to start. You book and pay on the partner's own site, and the partner provides the service. Always confirm the price, the cancellation terms and what is included on the partner's own page.

The currency in United Arab Emirates is the United Arab Emirates dirham (AED). To phone a local number from abroad, dial +971 first.

Country
United Arab Emirates
Continent
Asia
Airport code (IATA)
SHJ
ICAO code
OMSJ
Airport elevation
111 ft
Currency
the United Arab Emirates dirham (AED)
Languages
Arabic, Persian and English
Calling code
+971
Best months for weather
November, February and December
Wettest month
March (about 21 mm)
Warmest month
August (average high 40°C)
Partner categories covered
airport transfers, tours, lounges and fast track, stays, car rental, flights, eSIM or insurance cover and event tickets

What airport lounges cover in Sharjah

This category covers pay-per-visit lounge passes and multi-airport memberships in Sharjah. A pass covers a stated lounge, terminal and time window, and the lounge can limit entry when it is full. The lounge operator provides the service; the seller of the pass sets the price and the refund terms.

Airport lounges: the providers verified for Sharjah

4 providers qualify for airport lounges in Sharjah in Aurum's partner database. Each is described below from its own stored details.

Viator

Viator sells airport lounge access and fast-track services, as single-visit passes or memberships valid at the lounges and terminals each one names for destinations worldwide. Verified coverage: Worldwide.

VipLounges

VipLounges is an online service where anyone can book a VIP lounge at the airport without any membership or credit card. Verified coverage: In 18 countries and 2 airports.

GetYourGuide

GetYourGuide sells airport lounge access and fast-track services, as single-visit passes or memberships valid at the lounges and terminals each one names for destinations worldwide. Verified coverage: Worldwide.

Klook

Klook sells airport lounge access and fast-track services, as single-visit passes or memberships valid at the lounges and terminals each one names for destinations worldwide. Verified coverage: Worldwide.

Where coverage is verified

Coverage comes from the coverage records in Aurum's partner database, which list the countries, places and airports each provider is verified for. 3 providers are recorded as covering destinations worldwide: Viator, GetYourGuide and Klook. One provider has coverage recorded for named places: VipLounges (in 18 countries and 2 airports). A provider is shown on a place page only where its coverage of that place, its airport or its country is on record.

How to compare airport lounges

  • Guest and child policies differ, so read them if you are not travelling alone.
  • Find out whether your pass is a reservation or a right to enter when there is room.
  • Read the cancellation terms of the pass before you pay.
  • Domestic and international departures can use different lounges; confirm which side yours is on.
  • Facilities such as showers are listed per lounge; check the one you are buying.
  • Compare a single pass with a membership only if you expect several visits in the period.
  • Match the lounge to your terminal and to departures or arrivals before buying.
  • Make sure the lounge is open when you fly and that the stay length suits your wait.
  • See what is included, such as food, drinks, showers and wifi, since these differ by lounge.

Before you book

  • Book with enough time for the provider to confirm, especially in busy seasons.
  • If you need step-free access or other help, ask the provider first.
  • Keep a record of what the offer said when you booked.
  • A price seen last week may have changed; compare providers at the same time.
  • The terms on the checkout page are the ones that apply, so read them there.
  • Check the currency you are charged in and whether your card adds a foreign transaction fee.

How Aurum fits in

Aurum Transfers compares providers and sends you to their own sites to book. It does not operate transfers, tours, stays or any other travel service, and it takes no bookings or payments for them. A booking made after following a link may earn Aurum a commission from the provider, without changing your price. What you pay and the conditions that apply are decided by the provider. A partner appears here only where its coverage has been verified in Aurum's partner database.

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Questions and answers

Which airport lounges providers does Aurum link to for Sharjah?

4: Viator, VipLounges, GetYourGuide and Klook. Each qualifies through an active link and verified coverage in Aurum's partner database.

Who runs the lounges?

Lounge operators run them, and the pass is sold by the provider on the card. Aurum compares providers and links to them.

Is airport lounge coverage the same everywhere?

No. 3 of the 4 providers here are recorded as worldwide; the rest are verified for named countries or places. The "Where" line on each card states it.

Are airport lounges prices listed on Aurum?

On the provider's site. Aurum lists providers and where their coverage is verified; the provider gives the price for your dates.

Can I change or cancel a lounge pass booked through a link here?

The provider's cancellation terms apply, as shown when you booked. Go to the provider directly, since the booking is with it and not with Aurum.

How early should I look at airport lounges?

Availability and prices are set by each provider and move with demand. If your dates are fixed, compare early and check each offer's free-cancellation terms, so a booking can still be changed.

How should I read Where on a provider card?

It states where the provider's coverage is recorded as verified in Aurum's partner database, as a country, named places, airports or worldwide. Check your exact address or airport on the provider's site.

What if a provider I know is not shown here?

Aurum lists only its partners, and only where their coverage is recorded. A missing name says nothing about that provider's quality; the same checks apply to it.

Should I treat this page as advice?

No. It is general information to help you compare providers. Confirm the details with the provider, and take insurance, legal or medical questions to a qualified professional.

Which airport lounges providers appear on a page?

The list comes from Aurum's partner database. A provider appears where its link is active and its coverage of the place, airport or country is recorded as verified.

Does booking through a link here cost more?

A booking made after following a link may earn Aurum a commission from the provider, without changing your price. The provider sets price, availability and terms, and shows them on its site.

Who do I contact about a booking?

Only the provider can change a booking, so contact it directly. Aurum holds no bookings.