Flights from Montreal (YUL) to Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Here is what to know before booking a flight to Sharjah from Montreal.
From Montreal, fares to Sharjah usually run between $1250 and $1700. The best fare spotted recently is $1301 (about 3% below the typical price).
Right next door to Dubai but with its own calm, thoughtful character, Sharjah is the cultural capital of the Emirates. Wander world-class museums of Islamic art and science, admire the twin minarets of the Al Noor Mosque reflected in the lagoon, and haggle for spices and gold in restored souqs. This is the UAE at a gentler pace, heavy on heritage and light on flash. Base yourself here and slip into Dubai whenever the big-city itch strikes!
When to go
The comfortable season runs from November to March, with warm, sunny days and cooler evenings made for strolling the corniche and souqs. Summers, from June to September, are extremely hot and humid, pushing everything indoors to air-conditioned malls and museums. Ramadan shifts daytime hours and dining, so check dates if you visit in that period. For the easiest weather and full opening hours, aim for the winter months.
Getting there from Montreal
There is no nonstop from Quebec. From Quebec City (YQB) connect through Montreal (YUL) or Toronto, then a European hub such as London or Frankfurt, or a Gulf hub like Doha, Dubai, or Abu Dhabi, before reaching Sharjah, which sits just minutes from Dubai's airport. Air Arabia is based here, while many travelers land in Dubai and drive over. Plan on well over a day of travel with a long layover, and about eight hours ahead of Quebec.
What to see and do
- The lagoon-side Al Noor Mosque and its twin minarets
- The Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
- Restored souqs like the Blue Souk for gold and spices
- Easy road access to neighbouring Dubai
Good to know before you go
Getting around is easiest by taxi or with Careem and Uber, which are affordable and reliable; local buses run too, and the road link to Dubai is quick outside rush hour, though traffic between the two can be heavy. The currency is the UAE dirham, and cards are accepted almost everywhere. Arabic is official, but English is widely spoken. Two things to know: Sharjah is dry, so no alcohol is sold or served, and it is more conservative than Dubai, so dress modestly in public with shoulders and knees covered.
Travel information is provided as a guide and can change. Always confirm fares, schedules and entry requirements before booking.