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Abu Dhabi Transfers

Abu Dhabi International Airport recently opened its spectacular Midfield Terminal, designed by KPF architects. The airport is 30km from the Corniche waterfront and well-connected via the E10 and E11 highways. Yas Island—home to Ferrari World and the F1 circuit—is only 15 minutes from the terminal.

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Abu Dhabi International

AUH30km from center

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Popular Destinations in Abu Dhabi

📍 Corniche📍 Yas Island📍 Saadiyat Island📍 Emirates Palace📍 Sheikh Zayed Mosque📍 Al Ain📍 Dubai📍 Cruise Terminal

Average Prices: Economy from $30 • Premium from $70

Getting Around Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is one of United Arab Emirates's most popular destinations, welcoming millions of visitors through airports like Abu Dhabi International. While public transport exists, navigating an unfamiliar city with luggage after a flight can be stressful—especially if you don't speak the local language.

Airport Transfer Options

From Abu Dhabi International, you have several options to reach Abu Dhabi city center:

  • Private Transfer: Door-to-door service with driver waiting in arrivals. Most comfortable and convenient option.
  • Shared Shuttle: Budget-friendly option with multiple stops. Takes longer but saves money.
  • Airport Taxi: Available on-demand but often more expensive than pre-booked transfers.
  • Public Transport: Cheapest but requires navigation with luggage.

Why Pre-Book?

Pre-booking your Abu Dhabi transfer guarantees a fixed price, eliminates queue times, and ensures a professional driver knows you're coming. If your flight is delayed, the driver waits—no extra charge for standard delays.

Tips for Abu Dhabi Visitors

  • Book transfers at least 24 hours in advance for best availability
  • Request child seats if traveling with young children
  • Have your confirmation details saved offline
  • Tip drivers if you received excellent service (not mandatory but appreciated)

Abu Dhabi Transfer FAQs

Yas Island is right next to the airport—is a transfer even necessary?
Yas Island is only 10km away (about 15 minutes) but there's no walkable route and taxi queues at the new terminal can be long. A pre-booked sedan ($20-25) avoids the wait and delivers you straight to your hotel or the theme parks.
Abu Dhabi or Dubai airport—which has quicker transfers to the city?
Abu Dhabi Airport to the Corniche is 30km (25-30 minutes). Dubai DXB to Downtown is 15km (15-25 minutes). However, Abu Dhabi traffic is dramatically lighter than Dubai, making journey times more predictable.
What about the F1 weekend—do transfer prices surge?
Pre-booked transfer fares remain fixed even during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend (November). However, vehicle availability drops sharply—book 2-3 weeks ahead to guarantee your car. Metered taxis, on the other hand, can be scarce and expensive.

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