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AAN Al Ain International Airport

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Al Ain International Airport (AAN) serves Al Ain. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAAAN
ICAOOMAL
Non-stop2
Airlines2
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Elevation265 m

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The airport in numbers

Al Ain International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Al Ain International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 136,519 passengers in 2017, against a peak of 302,766 in 2016.

Passengers / year
136,519
as of 2017
Peak traffic
302,766
in 2016
Elevation
265 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Abu Dhabi Airports
Passengers per year, 2014–2017

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Al Ain International Airport to Al Ain

Train & bus: Dubai (DXB): the red Metro line stops at Terminals 1 and 3. Abu Dhabi (AUH): bus A1 (rail under construction).

Taxi & apps: Regulated metered taxis from the official rank, relatively cheap. Careem and Uber are legal and active.

Tipping: Round up; ~10% appreciated.

Distances

From AAN to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Dubai96 km100 minAED225–AED358
Fujairah120 km126 minAED276–AED439
Sharjah121 km127 minAED278–AED442
Abu Dhabi125 km131 minAED287–AED456
Ajman127 km134 minAED291–AED462
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Al Ain International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Al Ain ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Al Ain International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 2 destinations, operated by 2 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Air India Express · Shaheen Air International

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Al Ain International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Al Ain International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Al Ain shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Al Ain International Airport to the centre of Al Ain?
Dubai (DXB): the red Metro line stops at Terminals 1 and 3. Abu Dhabi (AUH): bus A1 (rail under construction).
Can I use a ride app from Al Ain International Airport?
Regulated metered taxis from the official rank, relatively cheap. Careem and Uber are legal and active.
What's the cheapest way from Al Ain International Airport to Al Ain?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Dubai (DXB): the red Metro line stops at Terminals 1 and 3. Abu Dhabi (AUH): bus A1 (rail under construction).
Can I get from Al Ain International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Dubai (DXB): the red Metro line stops at Terminals 1 and 3. Abu Dhabi (AUH): bus A1 (rail under construction). For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Al Ain International Airport?
About 2 destinations, including Calicut, Peshawar. 2 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Al Ain International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Al Ain International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Al Ain International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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