This summer, Air Arabia has brought Italy much closer to people in Sharjah. From 11 July 2026, direct Sharjah to Rome flights are being operated by the airline, ensuring passengers reach their destination in 6 hours. It does not matter if you are craving an authentic pizza and a delectable pasta or just using Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) as a transit hub. Air Arabia is going to help you glide to the popular Italian destination, combining accessibility, comfort and lasting memories in a single ticket. Nonetheless, please keep in mind that prior bookings of your flight tickets are highly recommended, considering that this route is expected to be popular.
In the past couple of years, Air Arabia has been rapidly expanding its global portfolio, connecting the cultural capital of the UAE to different destinations across the globe. The inaugural Sharjah to Rome flights took off on 11 June 2026. These are direct flights and cost a little more than AED 1000 for Basic seats. You can board a flight to Rome in the morning and get back to Sharjah on an afternoon flight. Each journey is going to be six to seven hours long. Make sure to use Air Arabia’s dining and entertainment perks to the fullest. Since the peak summer travel season is right around the corner, book your seats beforehand.
Air Arabia Sharjah to Rome Flights: Schedule Details
If you go through the attached screenshot, Air Arabia’s non-stop Sharjah to Rome flight is operating in the morning hours, around 8:00 am local time. You can reach your destination at 12:35 pm in a matter of six hours and 40 minutes. For the return route from Rome Fiumicino to Sharjah, the flight departs at 1:35 pm and lands in the UAE airport at 9:40 pm, completing a journey of six hours and five minutes. Early bookings are highly appreciated, considering the anticipated popularity of this route. Plus, the peak summer travel season is approaching fast.
| Flight Number | From | To | Departure Time | Landing Time | Starting Price |
| G9668 | Sharjah | Rome Fiumicino | 7:55 am | 12:35 pm | AED 1009 |
| G9669 | Rome Fiumicino | Sharjah | 1:35 pm | 9:40 pm | AED 874 |
Air Arabia Sharjah to Rome Flights: Ticket Pricings
If you are taking Air Arabia’s direct Sharjah to Rome flights, the starting price of tickets is AED 1009. These are ‘Basic’ seats, including up to 7 kg for handbag and up to 3 kg for personal items. You can rebook your flight for AED 200 and cancellation before 24 hours results in a credit voucher of AED 200. For the ‘Value’ package, you need to pay AED 90 extra, and the ‘Ultimate’ package costs AED 350 in addition. There are separate perks for each package. Please refer to the screenshots attached and check airarabia.com for better clarity. Early bookings are highly recommended for this route. For the Rome to Sharjah route, on the other hand, the starting price is AED 874 for ‘Basic’. The ‘Value’ package costs AED 88 more and ‘Ultimate’ costs AED 260 extra. Each package has a different set of features.
Air Arabia’s next stop is Rome – a destination that seldom needs any kind of introduction. Since the summer season is expected to bring a considerable amount of rush to different routes from the UAE to Europe, prior bookings are pushed for. You can also use our Schengen visa for Italy guide for a better idea about planning a trip to one of the most popular European destinations among Emirati residents and citizens. Simultaneously, many tourists also use Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) as a transit hub and the Rome route is expected to bring more rush. So far, it appears Air Arabia is operating flights from Sharjah to Milan Bergamo (BGY) and Rome Fiumicino or Leonardo da Vinci International (FCO), the busiest international airport in Italy.
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