Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)

Taxi from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Abu Dhabi, fare, estimate & time

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Regulated metered taxis from the official rank, relatively cheap. Careem and Uber are legal and active. The estimated fare to Abu Dhabi is AED76-AED121. The official taxi rank is just outside arrivals, don't go with anyone offering a ride inside the terminal.

Abu Dhabi International Airport is about 25 km east of Abu Dhabi from Abu Dhabi.

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Not just the centre

From Abu Dhabi International Airport to other towns

Dubai · 98 km, ~103 min · AED230-AED365
Sharjah · 126 km, ~133 min · AED289-AED459
Ajman · 136 km, ~143 min · AED310-AED493

Estimates based on distance and the local tariff. Booking ahead is usually cheaper.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

How much is a taxi from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Abu Dhabi?

Roughly AED76-AED121 at the local tariff. Many airports run a flat fare to zones, ask at the taxi desk first.

Can I get Uber / Bolt from Abu Dhabi International Airport?

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

Taxi or a pre-booked transfer?

A taxi is cheaper for a short ride and one or two people. A pre-booked transfer is worth it for a late arrival, heavy bags, kids, or when you don't want to haggle, the price is fixed upfront.

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Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.

Sources: Distances & fares: distance calc + local tariff · Official airport site: https://www.zayedinternationalairport.ae

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