AUH ICAO: OMAA · Abu Dhabi International Airport مطار زايد الدولي
Zayed International Airport: getting to the city, hotels nearby
- To Abu Dhabi centre
- 27 km · from 30 min
- How to get there
- Taxi, transfer, car rental
- Information desk
- +971 2 505 5555
- Official web-site
- zayedinternationalairport.ae
Getting from the airport to the city
About the airport
Zayed International Airport (AUH) is Abu Dhabi's main airport and the home hub of Etihad Airways. Until February 2024 it was called Abu Dhabi International — the old name still turns up in bookings and on maps. Since November 2023 all flights have used the new Terminal A, one of the world's largest by floor area (742,000 m², up to 45 million passengers a year); the former Terminals 1–3 are closed.
The airport is about 30 km from central Abu Dhabi, next to Yas Island: a taxi to hotels in the centre and on the Corniche takes 30–50 minutes. Dubai is about 100 km away, an hour to an hour and a half by car or bus, so if your hotel is in Dubai a flight into DXB is usually more convenient.
Terminals and facilities
Terminal A has spacious halls, duty-free shops, a wide range of restaurants and cafes, and business and first-class lounges from several airlines, including Etihad's own lounge.
Parking
Multi-level covered parking adjoins the terminal, with hourly and daily rates; valet parking is available.
Hotels near the airport
Premier Inn Abu Dhabi Airport Business Park
from 469 AED · ≈ 128 $
W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island
from 1 312 AED · ≈ 357 $
Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island
from 1 290 AED · ≈ 351 $
Yas Plaza Circuit
from 1 161 AED · ≈ 316 $
Yas Plaza Marina
from 1 076 AED · ≈ 293 $
Staybridge Suites Yas Island Abu Dhabi by IHG
from 1 200 AED · ≈ 327 $
Crowne Plaza Yas Island by IHG
from 1 084 AED · ≈ 295 $
Yas Plaza Bay
from 1 363 AED · ≈ 371 $
Flights
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Distance from AUH to other cities
Which airport is closer — table →FAQ
Is there a metro from Abu Dhabi airport?
No, Abu Dhabi has no metro system at all. The main way to reach the city is by taxi (30-50 minutes) or a pre-booked transfer.
What's the airport code?
AUH; since 2024 the airport's official name is Zayed International, formerly Abu Dhabi International.