Airport Transfer
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) is 150-170 km from central Dubai - significantly further than DXB. A private driver is the most practical option for families and corporate travellers, with flight tracking and confirmed vehicle capacity for luggage.
| From | BMW 7 Series | GMC Yukon | Mercedes Vito |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Dubai | AED 750-950 | AED 950-1,250 | AED 1,100-1,450 |
| DIFC | AED 750-950 | AED 950-1,250 | AED 1,100-1,450 |
| Dubai Marina | AED 800-1,000 | AED 1,000-1,300 | AED 1,150-1,500 |
| Business Bay | AED 730-930 | AED 930-1,220 | AED 1,080-1,430 |
| Jumeirah | AED 750-950 | AED 950-1,250 | AED 1,100-1,450 |
Common Questions
Dubai (central areas) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) is approximately 150-170 km depending on your Dubai start point. From Downtown Dubai or DIFC: approximately 155 km via E311 (Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road) or E11. From Dubai Marina: approximately 145 km. Normal travel time: 100-130 minutes. Allow a 3-hour buffer from your Dubai location for international departure flights from AUH to allow for the drive, check-in, and security.
Passengers fly from Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) for several reasons: Etihad Airways is based at AUH and offers routes not available from DXB; certain international flights (particularly to the US with pre-clearance, and some African/Asian destinations) have better schedule or pricing from AUH; business travellers may have meetings in Abu Dhabi and depart directly; or the price differential on the specific flight makes AUH significantly cheaper despite the transfer cost.
Dubai to AUH Airport one-way transfer: BMW 7 Series AED 750-950; GMC Yukon (for families with luggage): AED 950-1,250; Mercedes Vito (8 passengers with bags): AED 1,100-1,450. All rates include flight tracking - if your Abu Dhabi departure is delayed (rare but possible), the driver adjusts accordingly. The inverse - arriving at AUH and needing transfer to Dubai - is the same rate range.
For an international departure from Abu Dhabi Airport, allow 3.5-4 hours from your Dubai residence. The additional time vs DXB accounts for the 100+ km drive plus the Abu Dhabi Airport's check-in and security requirements (AUH is a major hub with its own queues). For US-bound Etihad flights, pre-clearance at Abu Dhabi is a significant process - arrive at the airport 3+ hours before departure.
Yes - the E101 intercity bus from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station in Bur Dubai runs to Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station), from which a local bus or taxi connects to the airport. This option is economical for solo travellers with manageable luggage but time-consuming (2.5-3.5 hours total including connections) and impractical for families with multiple bags or anyone with a tight departure schedule.
Dubai to AUH Airport
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