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AUH Abu Dhabi International Airport

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Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) serves Abu Dhabi, about 25 km east of Abu Dhabi. 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.

IATAAUH
ICAOOMAA
ServesAbu Dhabi
From centre26 km
Non-stop87
Airlines58
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Elevation27 m

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The airport in numbers

Abu Dhabi International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Abu Dhabi International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 23M passengers in 2023, against a peak of 26M in 2017.

Passengers / year
23M
as of 2023
Peak traffic
26M
in 2017
Elevation
27 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Abu Dhabi Airports
Passengers per year, 1990–2023

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Official links

Abu Dhabi International Airport — official sites

Airport to city

Getting from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Abu Dhabi

The airport is about 25 km east of Abu Dhabi, about 36 minutes by road in normal traffic.

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. Estimated fare to the centre: AED76–AED121.

Tipping: Round up; ~10% appreciated.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~25 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~36 minAED76–AED121
Private transfer~36 minfixed upfront
Car rental~36 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From AUH 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.)
Dubai98 km103 minAED230–AED365
Sharjah126 km133 minAED289–AED459
Ajman136 km143 minAED310–AED493
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Abu Dhabi International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~AED76–AED121 to the centre.

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 Abu Dhabi ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Abu Dhabi International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 87 destinations, operated by 58 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Etihad Airways · Alitalia · Jet Airways · American Airlines · Air Berlin · Hainan Airlines · Virgin Australia · Pakistan International Airlines · Air India Express · KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Abu Dhabi 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.

Sailing from here?

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Sleep nearby

Hotels near Abu Dhabi International Airport

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

Rates in Abu Dhabi shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Abu Dhabi International Airport to the centre of Abu Dhabi?
Dubai (DXB): the red Metro line stops at Terminals 1 and 3. Abu Dhabi (AUH): bus A1 (rail under construction). The airport is about 25 km east of Abu Dhabi, about 36 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Abu Dhabi?
Roughly AED76–AED121 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Abu Dhabi International Airport?
Regulated metered taxis from the official rank, relatively cheap. Careem and Uber are legal and active.
What's the cheapest way from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Abu Dhabi?
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 Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi International Airport?
About 87 destinations, including Muscat, Bahrain, Lahore, Amsterdam. 58 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 Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Abu Dhabi 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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