United Arab Emirates — Airports
Dubai International Airport
- Airport Code
- DXB
- Full Airport Name
- Dubai International Airport
- Location
- The airport is three miles (4km) from Dubai city center and 105 miles (170km) from Abu Dhabi.
- Time Zone
- GMT +4.
- Phone Number
- Tel: +971 4 216 2525 or 224 5555.
- Terminal Transfer
- There are two terminals, but most major airlines arrive at Terminal 1. There is an airport shuttle service available between Terminal 1 and 2.
- Ground Transport
- Dubai International Airport Buses and public buses leave regularly for the city center; the bus stations are located opposite both terminals. The journey is 15 minutes and it costs around Dhs 3. There are car rental firms available in the Arrivals Hall; some also offer a specialized limousine service. Dubai Transport Taxis are available 24 hours a day at the Arrivals Terminal, a taxi from the airport to the city center costs around Dhs 20.
- Car Rental
- There are car rental firms available in the Arrivals Hall, such as Hertz, Europcar, Avis and Thrifty.
- Airport Taxis
- Dubai Transport Taxis are available 24 hours a day at the Arrivals Terminal. A taxi from Dubai International Airport to the center of Dubai costs around Dhs 20 and often the final fare is calculated according to the recorded distance traveled.
- Airport Facilities
- Facilities at the airport include the renowned Dubai Duty Free, a food court, banking, bureau de change, free Internet services, entertainment for children, business facilities, medical care, special needs, an airport hotel, post office and lounges. Passengers can also use the swimming pool, jacuzzi and gymnasium, charged on an hourly basis.
- Departure Tax
- None.
- Website
- www.dubaiairport.com
Abu Dhabi Airport
- Airport Code
- AUH
- Full Airport Name
- Abu Dhabi International Airport
- Location
- The airport is 20 miles (32km) east of Abu Dhabi.
- Time Zone
- GMT +4.
- Phone Number
- (0)2 575 7500 (Main switchboard).
- Terminal Transfer
- Abu Dhabi Airport has a city terminal where passengers can check in up to 12 hours before a flight, and then be shuttled to the actual airport. The 3 terminals at the airport are within walking distance of each other.
- Ground Transport
- Taxis are readily available (rates are fixed for trips to the city center) while bus 901 goes to the city and stops outside Arrivals at terminal 1 and 2. It operates on an hourly basis, 24-hours a day and a single ticket costs 3 dirhams. Limousine taxis are located outside the Arrival halls of Terminals 1 and 2. Two major companies operate from the airport, namely Fast and National Taxi companies. CityHoppa runs shuttle vans and private cars from the airport to Abu Dhabi city center.
- Car Rental
- Car rental companies represented at the airport include Thrifty, Avis, Budget and Europcar.
- Airport Taxis
- Al Ghazal Taxis are readily available outside the arrivals hall and rates are fixed for trips to the city center, costing around 70 dirhams. The journey from the airport to Abu Dhabi takes approximately 30 to 35 minutes.
- Airport Facilities
- The City Terminal offers a business center with Internet access; showers; ATMs; a duty free shop; restaurants and a VIP lounge. First class and business class passengers can use the terminal for free; economy class passenger fees range from 25 to 70 dirhams. Facilities at the airport itself include duty free shops, a meet and assist service, a VIP lounge, pharmacy, medical service, ATMs, bureau de change, restaurants and cafés, a business center and post office. Facilities for the disabled are good.
- Departure Tax
- 30 dirhams.
- Website
- www.abudhabiairport.ae
Dubai International Airport
- Airport Code
- DXB
- Full Airport Name
- Dubai International Airport
- Location
- The airport is three miles (4km) from Dubai city center and 105 miles (170km) from Abu Dhabi.
- Time Zone
- GMT +4.
- Phone Number
- Tel: +971 4 216 2525 or 224 5555.
- Terminal Transfer
- There are two terminals, but most major airlines arrive at Terminal 1. There is an airport shuttle service available between Terminal 1 and 2.
- Ground Transport
- Dubai International Airport Buses and public buses leave regularly for the city center; the bus stations are located opposite both terminals. The journey is 15 minutes and it costs around Dhs 3. There are car rental firms available in the Arrivals Hall; some also offer a specialized limousine service. Dubai Transport Taxis are available 24 hours a day at the Arrivals Terminal, a taxi from the airport to the city center costs around Dhs 20.
- Car Rental
- There are car rental firms available in the Arrivals Hall, such as Hertz, Europcar, Avis and Thrifty.
- Airport Taxis
- Dubai Transport Taxis are available 24 hours a day at the Arrivals Terminal. A taxi from Dubai International Airport to the center of Dubai costs around Dhs 20 and often the final fare is calculated according to the recorded distance traveled.
- Airport Facilities
- Facilities at the airport include the renowned Dubai Duty Free, a food court, banking, bureau de change, free Internet services, entertainment for children, business facilities, medical care, special needs, an airport hotel, post office and lounges. Passengers can also use the swimming pool, jacuzzi and gymnasium, charged on an hourly basis.
- Departure Tax
- None.
- Website
- www.dubaiairport.com
Abu Dhabi Airport
- Airport Code
- AUH
- Full Airport Name
- Abu Dhabi International Airport
- Location
- The airport is 20 miles (32km) east of Abu Dhabi.
- Time Zone
- GMT +4.
- Phone Number
- (0)2 575 7500 (Main switchboard).
- Terminal Transfer
- Abu Dhabi Airport has a city terminal where passengers can check in up to 12 hours before a flight, and then be shuttled to the actual airport. The 3 terminals at the airport are within walking distance of each other.
- Ground Transport
- Taxis are readily available (rates are fixed for trips to the city center) while bus 901 goes to the city and stops outside Arrivals at terminal 1 and 2. It operates on an hourly basis, 24-hours a day and a single ticket costs 3 dirhams. Limousine taxis are located outside the Arrival halls of Terminals 1 and 2. Two major companies operate from the airport, namely Fast and National Taxi companies. CityHoppa runs shuttle vans and private cars from the airport to Abu Dhabi city center.
- Car Rental
- Car rental companies represented at the airport include Thrifty, Avis, Budget and Europcar.
- Airport Taxis
- Al Ghazal Taxis are readily available outside the arrivals hall and rates are fixed for trips to the city center, costing around 70 dirhams. The journey from the airport to Abu Dhabi takes approximately 30 to 35 minutes.
- Airport Facilities
- The City Terminal offers a business center with Internet access; showers; ATMs; a duty free shop; restaurants and a VIP lounge. First class and business class passengers can use the terminal for free; economy class passenger fees range from 25 to 70 dirhams. Facilities at the airport itself include duty free shops, a meet and assist service, a VIP lounge, pharmacy, medical service, ATMs, bureau de change, restaurants and cafés, a business center and post office. Facilities for the disabled are good.
- Departure Tax
- 30 dirhams.
- Website
- www.abudhabiairport.ae
Dubai International Airport
- Airport Code
- DXB
- Full Airport Name
- Dubai International Airport
- Location
- The airport is three miles (4km) from Dubai city center and 105 miles (170km) from Abu Dhabi.
- Time Zone
- GMT +4.
- Phone Number
- Tel: +971 4 216 2525 or 224 5555.
- Terminal Transfer
- There are two terminals, but most major airlines arrive at Terminal 1. There is an airport shuttle service available between Terminal 1 and 2.
- Ground Transport
- Dubai International Airport Buses and public buses leave regularly for the city center; the bus stations are located opposite both terminals. The journey is 15 minutes and it costs around Dhs 3. There are car rental firms available in the Arrivals Hall; some also offer a specialized limousine service. Dubai Transport Taxis are available 24 hours a day at the Arrivals Terminal, a taxi from the airport to the city center costs around Dhs 20.
- Car Rental
- There are car rental firms available in the Arrivals Hall, such as Hertz, Europcar, Avis and Thrifty.
- Airport Taxis
- Dubai Transport Taxis are available 24 hours a day at the Arrivals Terminal. A taxi from Dubai International Airport to the center of Dubai costs around Dhs 20 and often the final fare is calculated according to the recorded distance traveled.
- Airport Facilities
- Facilities at the airport include the renowned Dubai Duty Free, a food court, banking, bureau de change, free Internet services, entertainment for children, business facilities, medical care, special needs, an airport hotel, post office and lounges. Passengers can also use the swimming pool, jacuzzi and gymnasium, charged on an hourly basis.
- Departure Tax
- None.
- Website
- www.dubaiairport.com
Abu Dhabi Airport
- Airport Code
- AUH
- Full Airport Name
- Abu Dhabi International Airport
- Location
- The airport is 20 miles (32km) east of Abu Dhabi.
- Time Zone
- GMT +4.
- Phone Number
- (0)2 575 7500 (Main switchboard).
- Terminal Transfer
- Abu Dhabi Airport has a city terminal where passengers can check in up to 12 hours before a flight, and then be shuttled to the actual airport. The 3 terminals at the airport are within walking distance of each other.
- Ground Transport
- Taxis are readily available (rates are fixed for trips to the city center) while bus 901 goes to the city and stops outside Arrivals at terminal 1 and 2. It operates on an hourly basis, 24-hours a day and a single ticket costs 3 dirhams. Limousine taxis are located outside the Arrival halls of Terminals 1 and 2. Two major companies operate from the airport, namely Fast and National Taxi companies. CityHoppa runs shuttle vans and private cars from the airport to Abu Dhabi city center.
- Car Rental
- Car rental companies represented at the airport include Thrifty, Avis, Budget and Europcar.
- Airport Taxis
- Al Ghazal Taxis are readily available outside the arrivals hall and rates are fixed for trips to the city center, costing around 70 dirhams. The journey from the airport to Abu Dhabi takes approximately 30 to 35 minutes.
- Airport Facilities
- The City Terminal offers a business center with Internet access; showers; ATMs; a duty free shop; restaurants and a VIP lounge. First class and business class passengers can use the terminal for free; economy class passenger fees range from 25 to 70 dirhams. Facilities at the airport itself include duty free shops, a meet and assist service, a VIP lounge, pharmacy, medical service, ATMs, bureau de change, restaurants and cafés, a business center and post office. Facilities for the disabled are good.
- Departure Tax
- 30 dirhams.
- Website
- www.abudhabiairport.ae
Dubai International Airport
- Airport Code
- DXB
- Full Airport Name
- Dubai International Airport
- Location
- The airport is three miles (4km) from Dubai city center and 105 miles (170km) from Abu Dhabi.
- Time Zone
- GMT +4.
- Phone Number
- Tel: +971 4 216 2525 or 224 5555.
- Terminal Transfer
- There are two terminals, but most major airlines arrive at Terminal 1. There is an airport shuttle service available between Terminal 1 and 2.
- Ground Transport
- Dubai International Airport Buses and public buses leave regularly for the city center; the bus stations are located opposite both terminals. The journey is 15 minutes and it costs around Dhs 3. There are car rental firms available in the Arrivals Hall; some also offer a specialized limousine service. Dubai Transport Taxis are available 24 hours a day at the Arrivals Terminal, a taxi from the airport to the city center costs around Dhs 20.
- Car Rental
- There are car rental firms available in the Arrivals Hall, such as Hertz, Europcar, Avis and Thrifty.
- Airport Taxis
- Dubai Transport Taxis are available 24 hours a day at the Arrivals Terminal. A taxi from Dubai International Airport to the center of Dubai costs around Dhs 20 and often the final fare is calculated according to the recorded distance traveled.
- Airport Facilities
- Facilities at the airport include the renowned Dubai Duty Free, a food court, banking, bureau de change, free Internet services, entertainment for children, business facilities, medical care, special needs, an airport hotel, post office and lounges. Passengers can also use the swimming pool, jacuzzi and gymnasium, charged on an hourly basis.
- Departure Tax
- None.
- Website
- www.dubaiairport.com
Abu Dhabi Airport
- Airport Code
- AUH
- Full Airport Name
- Abu Dhabi International Airport
- Location
- The airport is 20 miles (32km) east of Abu Dhabi.
- Time Zone
- GMT +4.
- Phone Number
- (0)2 575 7500 (Main switchboard).
- Terminal Transfer
- Abu Dhabi Airport has a city terminal where passengers can check in up to 12 hours before a flight, and then be shuttled to the actual airport. The 3 terminals at the airport are within walking distance of each other.
- Ground Transport
- Taxis are readily available (rates are fixed for trips to the city center) while bus 901 goes to the city and stops outside Arrivals at terminal 1 and 2. It operates on an hourly basis, 24-hours a day and a single ticket costs 3 dirhams. Limousine taxis are located outside the Arrival halls of Terminals 1 and 2. Two major companies operate from the airport, namely Fast and National Taxi companies. CityHoppa runs shuttle vans and private cars from the airport to Abu Dhabi city center.
- Car Rental
- Car rental companies represented at the airport include Thrifty, Avis, Budget and Europcar.
- Airport Taxis
- Al Ghazal Taxis are readily available outside the arrivals hall and rates are fixed for trips to the city center, costing around 70 dirhams. The journey from the airport to Abu Dhabi takes approximately 30 to 35 minutes.
- Airport Facilities
- The City Terminal offers a business center with Internet access; showers; ATMs; a duty free shop; restaurants and a VIP lounge. First class and business class passengers can use the terminal for free; economy class passenger fees range from 25 to 70 dirhams. Facilities at the airport itself include duty free shops, a meet and assist service, a VIP lounge, pharmacy, medical service, ATMs, bureau de change, restaurants and cafés, a business center and post office. Facilities for the disabled are good.
- Departure Tax
- 30 dirhams.
- Website
- www.abudhabiairport.ae
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