Transportation

Over 20 million passengers use Abu Dhabi International Airport as their origin, destination or transit point. Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, which seeks to reflect its values of Arabian hospitality and warmth, has established itself as the fastest growing airline in the history of commercial aviation.

Etihad was honoured at the 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 World Travel Awards as the ‘World‘s Leading Airline.‘

From its hub at Abu Dhabi International Airport, Etihad serves over 100 cities in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North and South America, with a fleet of 61 Airbus and Boeing aircraft, and 100 aircraft on order, including 10 Airbus A380s, the world’s largest passenger aircraft.

The location at the centre of east and west ensures accessibility of the destination to guests from around the globe. The range of carriers servicing Abu Dhabi Airport means getting here is cost effective and can be done from most major hubs in the world.

In addition to Etihad Airways, the following airlines have direct services to the UAE:

Air Arabia, Air China, Air France, Air India, Alitalia, Austrian, Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Delta Airlines, Egypt Air, Fly Dubai, Jet Airways, Kingfisher, KLM, Korean Airlines,, Lufthansa, Malaysian Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African Airlines, Swiss Air.

Over 20 million passengers use Abu Dhabi International Airport as their origin, destination or transit point for international and domestic flights. To facilitate this, Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) has invested in expanding its infrastructure with the centerpiece a multi-billion-dirham Midfield Terminal Complex (MTC), which provides a full terminal building, passenger and cargo facilities, duty free shops and restaurants for an initial capacity of 30 million passengers per year.

The MTC’s location allows for the shortest possible journey from runway to parking stand, resulting in a quicker and smoother passenger experience.

Getting around in Abu Dhabi is quite easy with a modern and well-managed network of roads, freeways, interchanges and efficient, reasonably priced transportation services. The city is planned on a grid system and the roads are newly paved and are wide, ensuring safe and flowing traffic. It is easy to get to and from Abu Dhabi International Airport.

Hotels often provide a courtesy bus service to the souks, major shopping malls, and other points of interest. Taxis are cheap and easily available and there are many local and international car hire firms. Inbound operators can arrange a dedicated transport system for larger groups. Taxis, public buses and car rentals are widely available.

The bus service runs daily from 5am to midnight during the week and until 2am on the weekend. Various fares make the public transport affordable and comfortable.

The Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre is a 15 minute drive away and wide selections of hotels are less than 20 minutes away. thus reducing the travel time from the airport. Some of the hotels have airport shuttles, alternately taxis are very inexpensive.