Abu Dhabi Airport Guide

• Location: Terminal A, Airside.
• Hours: The lounge is open 24 hours.
• Lounge Access: Information is unavailable.  Click here to update this lounge profile.

• Location: Terminal A, International Departures, Airside, Level 1 near Gate D43
• Hours: Open 24 hours
• Special Facilities: Private Rooms ($) • Showers
• Lounge Access:
  • Memberships: Dragon Pass (MasterCard ME, Visa) •
    Dream Folks (Diners, MasterCard, Visa, Rupay) • Lounge Key (Visa, MasterCard) • Priority Pass (Visa, MasterCard).

Location: Terminal A, Airside. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Open to Etihad first-class passengers and Etihad Guest Platinum members • Economy or business class passengers can buy access for $150 or 20,000 Etihad Guest miles for up to four hours, or $180 or 24,000 miles for four to eight hours • Pay at the door at a rate of AED 590 (adult) for 4 hours.

Location: Terminal A, Airside. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Complimentary for Etihad Premium customers (First and Business Class) and certain partner airlines’ business class passengers • Etihad Guest Gold Members can access at a discounted rate of AED 365 per adult and AED 185 per child (ages 5 to 12) for up to 8 hours • Pay at the door at a rate of AED 490 (adult) for 4 hours • Some credit cards provide access.

(currently closed for refurbishment)

Location: Arrivals Hall, after customs in Terminal A. Hours: available for eligible passengers post-arrival. Lounge Access: Etihad Guest members, First and Business Class passengers arriving in Terminal A • Platinum members travelling in Economy with an Etihad chauffeur booking can also access • Pay at the door for AED 150 per adult and AED 70 per child (ages 5 to 12) for up to 8 hours.

Business Center – Offers telephone, fax, copying machines, safety deposit, and left luggage service. Location: Terminal 1, Departure Area.

Drinking Water – see “Drinking Water” above.

Family Services

• Baby Care Facilities – Change and feed your baby in privacy and comfort at one of the numerous baby-changing rooms and nursing rooms near all restrooms throughout the airport.
• Children’s Play Area – When you want to ensure your kids burn off all their energy before their flight, take them to the children’s play area. Locations: Terminal 1, Airside.
• Strollers – The airport provides complimentary baby strollers to help parents get around the airport more easily. Locations: various pick-up points throughout the airport.

Food & Drinks – see “Food & Drinks” above.

Hotels – see “Airport Hotels” above.

Information Desk – If you have any questions, visit one of the airport information desks. Locations: located in every terminal. Hours: unknown.

Lounges – see “Airport Lounges” above.

Luggage

• Baggage Trolleys – Need a hand with your luggage? Baggage trolleys are available free of charge. If you want a porter, the fixed rate is AED 21/US$ 5.70.
• Luggage Storage & Lockers – see “Luggage Storage & Lockers” above.
• Luggage Wrapping – Protect your bags from theft and damage by having them wrapped in plastic. Locations: T1, T1A, and T3, Landside, Check-In.

Medical Services – Urgent and emergency medical care is available at the Medical Services Clinic. Location: T1, airside, near the Immigration Arrival Hall. Hours: Open 24 hours. If you are a passenger at T2 or T3, call the clinic or seek the assistance of an airport staff member for access to the clinic.

Mobile Charging – see “Mobile Charging” above.

Money

• ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: Landside and Airside.
• Currency Exchange – Four Travelex shops are located in Terminals 1 and 3. Hours: varies, with many open 24 hours a day.

Newspapers & Magazines – The airport provides free magazines and newspapers available at these locations in Terminals 1 and 3: First & Business Class Lounges • VVIP Lounge • Departure Gates • Arrivals Gates • Food Court •  Arrivals Area.

Pharmacy – There are two pharmacies: Bin Sina Pharmacy (Terminal 1, 1st Floor, airside) • Boots (Terminal 3, 1st Floor, airside). Hours: open 24 hours.

Phone – Pay phones can be found throughout the airport. SIM cards, phone cards and headsets are sold at the bookstores and newsagents.

Post Office – Information not available.

Prayer Rooms – Clearly marked, gender-separated prayer rooms are available in each terminal.

Shopping – Duty-free shopping and a large selection of retail outlets are available, some of which are open 24 hours a day.

Showers – see “Showers” above.

SIM Cards – SIM cards are sold at bookstores and newsagents.

Smoking – Designated smoking booths and lounges are available in these areas: T1, airside, 1st Floor (Al Dhabi Lounge) • T2, airside, Ground Floor • T3, airside, 2nd Floor.

Spa – Pamper yourself at TOSA Spa. Location: Terminal 1, Lower Level, Airside. This spa offers express foot/back treatments and body massage. A full range of luxurious spa treatments are available to members and guests of the Etihad First Class Lounge. Location: Terminal 3, 2nd Floor, Airside.

Travel Agencies – If you are arriving in Abu Dhabi and need local arrangements or help planning a last-minute trip abroad, there is an Omier Travel Agency (Skypark Plaza, Landside) that can probably be of assistance.

VAT Refund – Eligible travellers can receive a refund for any VAT paid on purchases made during their visit. The Tax Refund counters are available in 3 locations: T1, next to Etihad Airlines Transfer Desk (Airside) • T1, next to the Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (Landside) • T3, opposite Costa Coffee (Airside).

WiFi – see “WiFi/Internet” above.

Things to do

• Golf Course – Located a short drive (7 minutes) from the airport, the Al Ghazal Golf Course is considered one of the finest sand golf courses in the world. If you have a 3-5 hour transit, you can play 9 or 18 holes.
• Transit offers – If you have a 4+ hour transit time in Abu Dhabi, you may want to take the opportunity to explore the city. Visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Ferrari World theme park, Souk Qaryat Al Beri, or zoom around the F1 Yas Marina Circuit.

Note: A transit visa may be required for you to leave the airport. Be sure to inquire before making arrangements to leave the airport during transit.

Do you want to make the most of your stopover or long layover by leaving the airport to do some sightseeing?  Check out our Abu Dhabi Airport Layover Sightseeing guide or explore Things to do in Abu Dhabi on Tripadvisor.

Abu Dhabi Airport is served by the following airlines: Air Arabia • Air Blue • Air India • Air India Express • BADR Airlines • Biman • Cham Wings • Egypt Air • Etihad Airways • Go First • Gulf Air • Indigo • KAM Air • Middle East Airlines • Pegasus • PIA • Qatar Airways • Royal Jordanian • Saudi Arabian Airlines • Sri Lankan Airlines • Syrian Arab Airlines • Turkish Airlines • Wizz Air.

Bus

The airport is served by several lines of Abu Dhabi’s economic public bus system. Buses are air-conditioned and green and white in colour. Bus stops are marked by blue/white signs on the lower curbside outside each terminal. Departures are every 40 minutes, 24 hours a day, and take about 45 minutes to travel between the airport and the city (depending on traffic). At the time of this update, a one-way bus fare was AED 4.00. If you are flying economy class with Etihad, you may be eligible for free coach service when arriving or departing from Abu Dhabi International Airport. Connections are available to Dubai and Al Ain. The Etihad Coach service can be reserved online up to 24 hours before the flight.

Car Rentals

Car rental service is available 24 hours a day at Skypark Plaza, opposite Terminal 3 and just a short walk from Terminals 1 and 3. Skypark Plaza is accessible from Terminal 2 with a five-minute drive or a one km walk. The following car rental agencies are available on-site: Avis Budget • Dollar • Europcar • Hertz • Thrifty.

Hotel Shuttles

At the time of this update, we could not find any hotels that provide an airport shuttle.

See also Airport Hotels above.

Ride Sharing

Uber is available in Abu Dhabi. A ride from the airport to the city centre will cost you from 131.00 to 158.00 AED.

Taxi

Metered taxis are available 24 hours a day at the airport. Late-model six-seater Mercedes Vito vans serve terminals 1 and 3. These luxury taxis are equipped with GPS, extra baggage space, and multilingual male or female drivers. Multiple currencies are accepted for payment. Terminal 2 is served by metered Toyota Camry taxis from taxi ranks outside the Arrivals Hall. At the time of this update, the flag drop is AED 25.00 with an AED 1.60 charge per km up to 50 km (9 fils per km above 50 km).