RKT Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) serves Ras Al Khaimah, about 20 km south of Ras Al Khaimah. 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.
Ras Al Khaimah International Airport — facts & history
We pulled Ras Al Khaimah International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets.
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Getting from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to Ras Al Khaimah
The airport is about 20 km south of Ras Al Khaimah, about 41 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: AED63–AED100.
Tipping: Round up; ~10% appreciated.
| Way in | Time to centre | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / bus | ~29 min | cheapest | CHEAPEST |
| Taxi | ~41 min | AED63–AED100 | |
| Private transfer | ~41 min | fixed upfront | |
| Car rental | ~41 min + חניה | from the terminal |
From RKT 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.
Which way suits you from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
Taxi
Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~AED63–AED100 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 Ras Al Khaimah ahead, no terminal surprises.
Left luggage & lost and found at Ras Al Khaimah 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.
Hotels near Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.
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About this page
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026