Originally Posted by
pareto
Anyone been through SHJ? I've read horror stories about going through immigration there (2-3 hours), but also just today read that one can sometimes make it though in as little as 12 minutes.
I go through Sharjah regularly and it is much more convenient than DXB/DWC/AUH if your schedule works. I've never had immigration waits longer than a few minutes either - can't imagine why or how people would be stuck there for 2-3 hours. The immigration hall isn't even large enough to hold 2-3 hours worth of waiting people! My usual touchdown to carpark timeline at Sharjah is 10 minutes or less with carry-ons only.
If you are really worried about immigration delays you can book "Hala" services which is the equivalent of Dubai's Marhaba. That will get you Meet and Assist plus Fast Track immigration.
https://www.hala-services.com/