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AZI Bateen Airport

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Bateen Airport (AZI) serves Abu Dhabi, about 7 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.

IATAAZI
ICAOOMAD
ServesAbu Dhabi
From centre7 km
Non-stop4
Airlines1
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Elevation5 m

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The airport in numbers

Bateen Airport — facts & history

We pulled Bateen Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets.

Elevation
5 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Abu Dhabi Airports

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Bateen Airport to Abu Dhabi

The airport is about 7 km east of Abu Dhabi, about 20 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: AED35–AED56.

Tipping: Round up; ~10% appreciated.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~20 minAED35–AED56
Private transfer~20 minfixed upfront
Car rental~20 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From AZI 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.)
Dubai112 km118 minAED259–AED412
Sharjah139 km146 minAED317–AED503
Ajman149 km157 minAED338–AED537
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Bateen Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~AED35–AED56 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 Bateen Airport

Non-stop flights to about 4 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: VRG Linhas Aereas

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Bateen 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 Bateen 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 Bateen 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 7 km east of Abu Dhabi, about 20 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Bateen Airport to Abu Dhabi?
Roughly AED35–AED56 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Bateen Airport?
Regulated metered taxis from the official rank, relatively cheap. Careem and Uber are legal and active.
What's the cheapest way from Bateen 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 Bateen 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 Bateen Airport?
About 4 destinations, including Sir Bani Yas Island, Dubai, Fujeirah. 1 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 Bateen 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 Bateen Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Bateen 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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