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Fujairah, UAE

Fujairah City is the capital of the Emirate of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates. It is the seventh-largest city in UAE, located on the Gulf of Oman.

Type City

Why go

  • Capital of the Emirate of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates.
  • Served by Suhar International Airport (OHS).

History

Fujairah City is the capital of the Emirate of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates. It is the seventh-largest city in UAE, located on the Gulf of Oman. It is the only Emirati capital city on the UAE's east coast. The city of Fujairah is an industrial and commercial hub located on the west coast of the Indian Ocean that sits at the foothills of the Hajar Mountains.

Airports

Fujairah International Airport (FJR) 2.6 km to the centre
Fujairah, FU, AE — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 1 airline (VRG Linhas Aereas) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Abu Dhabi (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • VRG Linhas Aereas RG (ERJ) · 1 route: Abu Dhabi

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Suhar International Airport (OHS) 86 km to the centre
Suhar, BA, OM — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather.
Indoor
Dibba Airport (BYB) 56 km to the centre
Dibba al Baya, MU, OM — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Madha Airport 18 km to the centre
Madha, MU, OM
Outdoor
Rawdah Airstrip 83 km to the centre
Rawdah, MU, OM
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Suhar International Airport (OHS); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: FJR has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Abu Dhabi).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Fujairah, UAE. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Charter · Airbus ACJ319 · Emirates' VIP Airbus for bespoke charters from Dubai.
Charter, management · Managed fleet · Dubai-based aircraft management and charter.
Charter · Boeing Business Jet, Global, Learjet · Abu Dhabi-based premium charter with the world's largest BBJ fleet.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.