Abu Dhabi International Airport

Airport Details

Airport Code: AUH
Full Airport name: Abu Dhabi International Airport
Address: PO Box 94449, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Country Dialing Prefix: 971
Telephone: (02) 505 5555.
Website: www.abudhabiairport.ae
Number of Terminals: 3
Time Zone: GMT + 4

Airport Information

Location

The airport is situated 32km (20 miles) east of Abu Dhabi.

Airport News

Work has begun on a large fourth terminal known as the Midfield Terminal Complex, which will increase the airport’s capacity by an additional 20 million passengers yearly when it opens in 2012.

Transfer Between Terminals

Shuttle buses link the terminals.

Driving Directions

Three major roads link the airport with Abu Dhabi city; Highway 30, Highway 2 and Highway 8. All three merge to form the E10 on the approach to the airport.

Car Hire

Budget, Dollar, Europcar, Hertz, Payless and Thrifty are all represented at the airport, and the offices are situated in the Skypark Plaza opposite Terminals 1 and 3. A free bus runs from Terminal 2.

Public Transport

Bus: Bus No.901 connects central Abu Dhabi with the airport, departing at hourly intervals from outside the arrivals areas. Etihad operates a free bus connection for its passengers between the airport and Dubai. The journey time is approximately 45 minutes. For Etihad passengers, there is a regular free bus service into the city. Taxi: Taxi services operate from outside the arrivals area.

Car Parking

Short-, medium-, and long-stay parking is available close to all terminals. The parking facilities include the air-conditioned Skypark opposite Terminal 3. Shuttles link the car parks with the terminals.

Information and Help Desks

There are information desks within the terminal buildings.

Airport Facilities

24-hour duty free shopping can be found in all three terminals, as can a wide range of food and drink outlets. Banks and currency exchange are available in terminals 1 and two, and ATMs can be found around the airport.24-hour medical assistance is available in the Terminal 1 transit area. There is a pharmacy, nursing room and baby change facilities.

Conference and Business Facilities

A business center is located in the Airport Hotel in Terminal 1 (tel: (02) 575 7377; www.abudhabiairport.ae). It offers a variety of office services, and is free to airport lounge users. A small charge applies for the general public. Free internet access is available in the lounges and in the hotel.