Fujairah to Khasab by road — the 2026 self-drive guide
The 300 km drive from Fujairah to Khasab is the longest of the self-drive routes. Drive west on the E87 to Sharjah, north on the E11 to RAK, then west on the E18 to the border. 3.5–4 hours + 30–60 minutes at the border.
Distance
300 km
Time
3.5–4 hours one-way, plus 30–60 minutes at the border
From
AED 270 total for 2 people, 1 day (visa + exit + insurance) + fuel
Route overview
The Fujairah–Khasab drive is the longest of the standard UAE origin routes. The route goes west on the E87 from Fujairah to Sharjah (1.5 hours), then north on the E11 to RAK (1.5 hours), then west on the E18 to the Al Dara border (45 minutes), then the mountain road to Khasab (90 minutes). The total drive is 4–4.5 hours; total door-to-door is 5–6 hours.
This is too long for a same-day trip. We recommend an overnight in Khasab for Fujairah residents, or a self-drive + transfer package (we drive your car back, you fly home).
Step-by-step
1. Leave Fujairah on the E87
The E87 west from Fujairah to Sharjah is 1.5 hours. The road crosses the Hajar Mountains through the Al Hairah pass — scenic, with a few switchbacks.
2. Continue on the E11 to RAK
1.5 hours from Sharjah to RAK on the E11.
3. Take the E18 to the border
45 minutes from RAK to the Al Dara border.
4. Cross the border and drive to Khasab
30–60 minutes at the border; 90 minutes from the border to Khasab.
Border procedure
Al Dara border post, 24/7
Operator tip
Consider the self-drive + transfer package. We drive your car from Fujairah to Khasab, you fly back, we drive your car back. The package is OMR 120 each way.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive?
3.5–4 hours one-way, plus 30–60 minutes at the border. Total door-to-door is 5–6 hours.
Can I do a same-day trip?
Not safely. The total driving is 10–12 hours. Stay overnight in Khasab.
Is there a faster route?
No. The E87 + E11 + E18 is the only road route.