Key hubs
Fujairah airport and railway station
- Airport
- Fujairah International Airport (FJR), just south of the city. Wikipedia lists IndiGo and SpiceJet flights from some Indian cities; confirm with the airline. Dubai (DXB) and Sharjah (SHJ) are the main alternatives.
- Railway station
- No conventional railway. Etihad Rail passenger service to Fujairah (Al Hilal City station, per Wikipedia) began in 2026; check Etihad Rail for current schedules and station access.
- Getting around
- Car or taxi; hire a car with driver for the forts and wadis. Local buses exist but are not practical for sightseeing.
How to reach Fujairah by air
Fujairah International Airport (FJR) lies just south of the city and mainly handles cargo, with limited passenger service. Wikipedia lists IndiGo and SpiceJet flights from some Indian cities; confirm with the airlines. Dubai (DXB) and Sharjah (SHJ) airports are about 1.5 to 2 hours away by road.
How to reach Fujairah by train
There is no conventional railway. Etihad Rail passenger service to Fujairah (Al Hilal City station, per Wikipedia) began in 2026. Check Etihad Rail for current routes, timings and how to reach the station from the city.
How to reach Fujairah by road
The main roads run from Dubai and Sharjah via Dhaid and Masafi, and along the coast from Khor Fakkan and Dibba. Roads are good, but allow extra time for mountain sections and weekend traffic.
Getting around Fujairah
Taxis and hired cars with drivers are the most practical way to see sights. Local buses exist, but are not convenient for forts, wadis or the north coast. Self-driving suits confident drivers with a valid international licence.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Fujairah
- Hire a car with a driver for the inland forts and Masafi; roads are good but distances are long and shade is limited.
- Carry travel insurance papers and regular medicines. Al Sharq Hospital is in the Al Faseel area; confirm your policy covers care in the UAE and ask your hotel about the nearest clinic.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.