Taxi from Abu Dhabi Airport
After a long flight, you’ve landed in the vibrant City of Abu Dhabi. All you want to do is get to your hotel as fast as possible, so you can start exploring this incredible destination, which is why we recommend taking a fast and direct Abu Dhabi Airport taxi.
The Abu Dhabi Airport taxi rank has taxis available 24 hours a day. The journey from Abu Dhabi Airport to the city center will take just 30 minutes and your driver will take you from the curb of the Arrivals Hall at AUH to the door of your accommodation, safely and securely.
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What's the Abu Dhabi Airport taxi price?
| Taxi prices | Day time (05:00 - 24:00) | Night time (00:00 - 05:00) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| FROM AUH TO CITY CENTER | 17.50 € | 18.80 € | 40 MIN |
| FROM AUH TO SHEIKH ZAYED GRAND MOSQUE | 11.70 € | 12.50 € | 25 MIN |
| FROM AUH TO CORNICHE BEACH | 16 € | 17 € | 35 MIN |
| FROM AUH TO YAS MARINA CIRCUIT | 8 € | 8.70 € | 20 MIN |
| FROM AUH TO SHARJAH | 72 € | 78 € | 80 MIN |
Abu Dhabi Airport taxi price
There are no official Abu Dhabi Airpot taxi prices. All taxis in Abu Dhabi are fitted with a taximeter that calculates the cost of your journey based on both distance and time elements.
There’s a base fare of €3 (AED 12), which includes the first 3.8 km, and a price per km of €0.45 (AED 1.82). During the nighttime hours of 22:00 to 06:00, the first 3.8 km aren’t included in your fare, so expect an increase in the cost of your taxi from Abu Dhabi Airport during this time. It’s important to note that there’s also an airport surcharge for vehicles exiting AUH Airport of €3.50 (AED 15) for small vehicles and €4.70 (AED 20) for larger vehicles.
For example, the airport is located around 31 km from the city center, so you can expect an Abu Dhabi Airport taxi fare of €17.50 (AED 74) during the day and €18.80 (AED 80) at night. You can also take a taxi from Abu Dhabi Airpot to other popular destinations, such as Sharjah, which will take 80 minutes and will cost around €72 (AED 290) during the day and €78 (AED 310) at night.
You can also pre-book your Abu Dhabi Airpot taxi with a trusted company such as Welcome Pickups, to enjoy an all-inclusive fare with no hidden extras or surcharges.
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Where do I take a taxi from Abu Dhabi Airport?
Cabs are available from the Abu Dhabi Airport taxi rank 24 hours a day. You can find a taxi rank located just outside of all three terminals on the Arrivals Hall level. Note that there can be up to a 10-minute wait to get a taxi from Abu Dhabi Airport during peak travel times.
To enjoy a personalized pickup inside the Arrivals Hall with zero wait times, you can pre-book your Abu Dhabi Airport taxi service with Welcome Pickups.
Useful tips for getting a taxi from Abu Dhabi Airport
- The local Abu Dhabi Airport taxis are cream in colour with a ‘TAXI’ sign on the roof.
- During the day, the first 3.8 km of your journey is included in the base fare of your taxi ride.
- Ensure your driver has switched on and correctly set your taximeter before you begin your journey, to avoid being overcharged.
- There’s an airport surcharge of €3.50 (AED 15) for small vehicles and €4.70 (AED 20) for larger vehicles, automatically added to your fare.
- There can be up to a 10-minute wait for a local Abu Dhabi Airport taxi, be sure to factor this in when planning your trip.
- Not all Abu Dhabi Airport taxi drivers speak English. For your comfort and convenience, you can pre-book your ride and be guaranteed a fluent English-speaking driver.
- You can sometimes pay for your Abu Dhabi Airport taxi by credit card. However, not all drivers have a working POS system at all times. Be sure to carry change in the local currency to pay for your ride.
- If you need to exchange money for AED, there are exchange houses and multi-currency ATMs in the airport.
- Tipping your taxi driver in Abu Dhabi isn’t obligatory. However, if you enjoyed their service, you can round up your fare to add a tip.
- Most Abu Dhabi Airport taxis are equipped with CCTV cameras to keep you safe and secure during your journey.
- Booking your Abu Dhabi Airport taxi with Welcome Pickups will guarantee on-time pickups, all-inclusive fares and 24-hour customer support.
Getting from Abu Dhabi Airport to your hotel
After a long flight, the last thing you want to do is start navigating the public transport networks or dragging your heavy luggage through bus stations. Once the A1 bus reaches the city center of Abu Dhabi, you will then have to either walk to your hotel or pay for a local taxi, adding more time and cost to your overall journey.
To save yourself time and stress, why not take an Abu Dhabi Airport taxi to your hotel? Your driver will pick you up directly from your terminal and drop you off directly at the door of your accommodation in the city center.