Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates Currency: AED د.إ United Arab Emirates Dirham
ATMs in Sharjah Airport (SHJ) Locations & Hours
Here’s a complete list of ATMs located inside Sharjah Airport (SHJ), plus additional ATMs and banks near Sharjah Airport (SHJ) for convenient cash withdrawals before or after your flight.
Banque Misr (ATM) — Arrivals Hall (Landside)
- Location: Public Arrivals hall (landside), after Customs exit, near passenger pick-up/exit doors
- Hours: 24 hours
Banque Misr (ATM) — Arrivals Hall (Landside) Secondary Cluster
- Location: Public Arrivals hall (landside), close to the exchange counters / financial services area
- Hours: 24 hours
Banque Misr (ATM) — Departures Check-in (Landside)
- Location: Departures building, check-in hall (landside), near airline counters / queueing lanes
- Hours: 24 hours
Banque Misr (ATM) — Departures (Airside After Security)
- Location: Airside departures, after security screening, along the main concourse toward gates and duty-free
- Hours: 24 hours
Emirates Islamic (ATM) — Arrivals Hall (Landside)
- Location: Public Arrivals hall (landside), after Customs, near the main passenger flow to taxis/transport
- Hours: 24 hours
Emirates Islamic (ATM) — Arrivals Financial Services Zone
- Location: Public Arrivals hall (landside), near the airport’s financial services / exchange counters
- Hours: 24 hours
Emirates Islamic (ATM) — Departures Entrance (Landside)
- Location: Departures building (landside), near the main entrance doors before check-in
- Hours: 24 hours
Emirates Islamic (ATM) — Departures Check-in (Landside) Secondary
- Location: Departures check-in hall, landside, near seating areas and flight information screens
- Hours: 24 hours
Dubai Islamic Bank (ATM) — Arrivals Hall (Landside)
- Location: Public Arrivals hall (landside), after Customs, along the corridor toward the exit doors
- Hours: 24 hours
Dubai Islamic Bank (ATM) — Arrivals Hall (Landside) Near Meeting Point
- Location: Public Arrivals hall, near common “meeting point” / greeter areas
- Hours: 24 hours
Dubai Islamic Bank (ATM) — Departures Check-in (Landside)
- Location: Departures building, check-in hall (landside), close to baggage wrapping / ancillary services zone
- Hours: 24 hours
Dubai Islamic Bank (ATM) — Departures (Airside After Security)
- Location: Airside departures, after security, near duty-free / main retail walkway to gates
- Hours: 24 hours
Sharjah Islamic Bank (ATM) — Arrivals Hall (Landside)
- Location: Public Arrivals hall (landside), after Customs, near the main cash/financial services cluster
- Hours: 24 hours
Sharjah Islamic Bank (ATM) — Arrivals Hall (Landside) Secondary
- Location: Public Arrivals hall, alternate ATM row (often opposite or adjacent to exchange counters)
- Hours: 24 hours
Sharjah Islamic Bank (ATM) — Departures Entrance (Landside)
- Location: Departures building (landside), near doors/vestibule area before entering the check-in hall
- Hours: 24 hours
Sharjah Islamic Bank (ATM) — Departures Check-in (Landside)
- Location: Departures check-in hall, landside, near seating and airline service desks
- Hours: 24 hours
Sharjah Islamic Bank (ATM) — Departures (Airside After Security)
- Location: Airside departures, after security, along the main concourse toward gates
- Hours: 24 hours
Sharjah Islamic Bank (ATM) — Transit / Concourse Area (Airside)
- Location: Airside concourse in the transit/gates direction (look for clustered ATMs near seating)
- Hours: 24 hours
Extra ATMs & banks near Sharjah Airport (SHJ) (outside the terminal)
- Location note: The airport sits beside the Sharjah Airport Road corridor and the SAIF Zone / airport-support area. Nearby ATMs are commonly found at fuel stations, mall-style retail clusters, and bank branches in the surrounding districts.
- Hours note: Many off-airport ATMs are 24/7, but some are inside businesses that keep limited hours. Use the map in the next section for the most current open/closed status.
Sharjah Islamic Bank (ATM) — SAIF Zone (near Sharjah Airport Road)
- Location: SAIF Zone area along Sharjah Airport Road (popular stop if airport ATMs are busy)
- Hours: Varies by site (many are 24 hours)
Sharjah Islamic Bank (ATM) — University City / Al Qarayen Area (toward Sharjah)
- Location: University City / Al Qarayen direction (short drive from SHJ; useful for longer stays in Sharjah)
- Hours: Varies by site
RAKBANK (ATM) — Airport Road / Nearby Retail Cluster
- Location: Along the airport access roads (often positioned at retail/service clusters used by airport staff and logistics)
- Hours: Varies by site
Mashreq (ATM) — Sharjah Airport Vicinity (Airport Access Roads)
- Location: Near SHJ airport road corridor (convenient if you’re heading toward Sharjah/Dubai by taxi or car)
- Hours: Varies by site
Dubai Islamic Bank (ATM) — Nearby Commercial Area (Airport Road Corridor)
- Location: Airport-adjacent commercial/service area (ATM availability can be higher outside peak flight banks)
- Hours: Varies by site
Emirates Islamic (ATM) — Nearby Commercial Area (Airport Road Corridor)
- Location: Airport road corridor / nearby commercial cluster
- Hours: Varies by site
Sharjah Islamic Bank (Branch/ATM) — Central Sharjah (for city withdrawals)
- Location: Sharjah city districts (best option if you’re staying in town and need a branch visit)
- Hours: Branch hours vary (ATM often 24 hours)
Sharjah Airport (SHJ) ATMs Walkthrough & Map
Follow the step-by-step walkthrough below to find ATMs when arriving at Sharjah Airport (SHJ). For terminal maps and official airport info, visit Sharjah Airport (SHJ) map/homepage.
Arrivals (International & Regional) — Main Terminal
- After landing, follow airport signs for Arrivals and Immigration.
- Complete Immigration formalities, then continue to Baggage Claim.
- Collect your luggage and follow signs to Customs / exit.
- As you step into the public Arrivals hall (landside), slow down and look for overhead signage reading “ATM” or “Financial Services”.
- Walk toward the nearest ATM cluster—at SHJ, ATMs are commonly positioned in the Arrivals hall where passengers naturally funnel toward the exit/transport area.
- If the first machine is busy or out of cash, try another operator in the same cluster (SHJ commonly has multiple bank brands together).
- Withdraw what you need before heading outside to taxis, ride pickup, or your driver meeting point.
- If you accidentally go outside first, re-enter the terminal and follow the ATM signs back into the Arrivals hall.
Departures — Before Security (Landside)
- Enter the Departures building and head to the check-in hall.
- Before committing to long check-in queues, scan for ATM signs near the entrance area or around the check-in hall’s seating zones.
- Use a landside ATM if you want cash before you check in bags (helpful for last-minute airport expenses, porter tips, or local transport at your destination).
- If a machine declines your card, try a different bank operator ATM (some networks have different international routing).
- Once you’re done, proceed to check-in and then security.
Departures — After Security (Airside)
- After security screening, enter the airside departures concourse.
- Walk slowly along the main retail/duty-free pathway and look for ATM signage near seating pockets and service corridors.
- Use an airside ATM if you forgot cash landside or if you want to withdraw right before boarding.
- If you’re connecting or spending time in the concourse, consider withdrawing in smaller amounts first—then top up later if you need more.
Quick SHJ Landmarks That Mean You’re Close
- Arrivals: If you’ve exited Customs into the public Arrivals hall and can see pickup/exit flow, you’re in the prime ATM zone—look for the Financial Services area and ATM signage.
- Departures (landside): If you can see the check-in counters and flight info screens, you’re close to at least one ATM point.
- Airside: If you’re in or near duty-free / the main concourse toward gates, you’re in the right corridor to find airside ATMs.
- If you can only see parking/taxi lanes, you’ve likely walked past the easiest Arrivals ATMs—turn back inside and follow ATM signs.
Use the map below to find the nearest ATMs and banks near Sharjah Airport (SHJ), especially if you can’t use the ATMs inside the airport or prefer to withdraw cash outside the airport.
ATM Withdrawal Tips & Advice for Sharjah Airport (SHJ)
- Use Arrivals hall ATMs right after Customs: At SHJ, this is typically the easiest spot to withdraw cash because you’re already landside and still inside the terminal—ideal before you step into the heat and transport pickup lanes.
- Have a “second operator” plan: SHJ commonly has multiple bank-branded ATMs in the same terminal buildings. If one machine is out of service or rejects your card, walk to the next bank’s ATM instead of repeating attempts on the same one.
- Withdraw small notes for taxis and quick buys: If you’re paying cash for a taxi, snacks, or small items right after arrival, choose a withdrawal amount that’s likely to give you smaller AED denominations (large notes can be harder to break late at night).
- Avoid DCC at the ATM inside SHJ: If the SHJ ATM offers to convert to your home currency, choose to be charged in AED when possible to avoid surprise exchange-rate markups.
- If Arrivals is crowded, try Departures landside: During peak flight banks, Arrivals ATMs can queue. If you have time and are meeting someone who can wait, moving to the Departures check-in hall can be a practical alternative.
- For non-ATM cash needs, use the airport exchange counters: SHJ hosts multiple exchange operators (often in both Arrivals and Departures). This is useful if your card is blocked for ATM withdrawals but you can still do a card-based purchase or cash exchange.
- Keep your boarding process in mind: If you’re departing, it’s usually easier to withdraw before security (landside). Only use airside ATMs if you’re already past security or you need last-minute cash.
- Use SHJ Wi‑Fi if your bank requires OTP verification: Some banks trigger extra security steps for foreign ATM withdrawals. Connecting to airport Wi‑Fi before you withdraw can help you receive verification messages or approve transactions in your banking app.
FAQs – Sharjah Airport (SHJ) ATMs
Are there ATMs inside Sharjah Airport (SHJ)?
Yes. SHJ provides ATMs in both the Arrivals and Departures buildings, and you can typically find machines in key areas before and after security.
Which banks operate ATMs at Sharjah Airport (SHJ)?
Sharjah Airport lists several ATM operators, commonly including Banque Misr, Emirates Islamic, Dubai Islamic Bank, and Sharjah Islamic Bank.
Are Sharjah Airport (SHJ) ATMs open 24 hours?
In general, SHJ’s on-airport ATMs are described as operating 24 hours. If you find a specific machine offline, try another operator’s ATM in the same area.
Do SHJ airport ATMs dispense UAE Dirhams (AED)?
Yes. SHJ airport ATMs typically dispense AED (Dirhams). If you need another currency, use an airport exchange counter instead.
Where is the easiest ATM to find after arriving at SHJ?
The easiest spot is usually the public Arrivals hall (landside) after you clear Customs—look for “ATM” or “Financial Services” signage near the passenger exit flow.
What should I do if the Arrivals ATMs are busy or out of cash?
First, try another bank operator’s machine in the same Arrivals cluster. If the area is still crowded, consider using a Departures landside ATM (if accessible) or use the nearby off-airport ATMs shown on the map.
Can I withdraw cash after security at SHJ?
Often yes. SHJ indicates ATMs are available in areas both before and after security, so you may find airside ATMs in the departures concourse.
Is it better to use an SHJ ATM or a currency exchange counter?
If your card works smoothly, an ATM is usually fast and straightforward for AED. If you need a specific foreign currency, your card fails at ATMs, or you prefer a staffed service, the airport exchange counters are a good fallback.
Sharjah Airport Related Services
- BOOK an AIRPORT HOTEL in Sharjah or SLEEPING PODS
- RENT a CAR in Sharjah Airport or BOOK a PRIVATE TRANSFER
- STORE your LUGGAGE in Sharjah Airport or NEARBY
- BUY a LOCAL eSIM for Sharjah, United Arab Emirates or a GLOBAL eSIM