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To Downtown Abu Dhabi and Al Zahiyah · One way · All prices are totals for 1 adult · All service hours

3 buses from Zayed International Airport

Between them, around the clock.Between them, around the clock: the Bus A1 to Al Zahiyah runs 06:05–23:05, the Night bus N2 to Al Zahiyah runs 23:20–05:50, the Bus A2 to Khalifa Street runs 06:12–22:50.

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Bus A1 to Al Zahiyah

A1 · Abu Dhabi Mobility
46–52 min rideEvery 30 min06:05–23:05
Terminal A bus stopAl Zahiyah bus station
AED 5total for 1 adultAED 5 eachBuy ticketOn Abu Dhabi Mobility
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Boards at. Terminal A bus stop, just outside arrivals

Charged by distance on a Hafilat card: AED 2 to board plus 5 fils a kilometre, never more than AED 5; to the city it is usually about AED 4. No cash on board; children aged 10 and under ride free.

Hours. Every 30 minutes from 06:05 to 23:05, every day. From 23:20 to 05:50 night bus N2 runs to the same bus station.

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Bus A2 to Khalifa Street and the Corniche

A2 · Abu Dhabi Mobility
47–53 min rideEvery 30 min06:12–22:50
Terminal A bus stopKhalifa Street by the Sofitel
AED 5total for 1 adultAED 5 eachBuy ticketOn Abu Dhabi Mobility
Pickup, hours & luggage

Boards at. Terminal A bus stop, just outside arrivals

Charged by distance on a Hafilat card: AED 2 to board plus 5 fils a kilometre, never more than AED 5; to the city it is usually about AED 4. No cash on board; children aged 10 and under ride free.

Hours. About every 30 minutes from 06:12 to 22:50, every day.

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Night bus N2 to Al Zahiyah

N2 · Abu Dhabi Mobility
54–55 min rideEvery 15 min23:20–05:50
Terminal A bus stopAl Zahiyah bus station
AED 5total for 1 adultAED 5 eachBuy ticketOn Abu Dhabi Mobility
Pickup, hours & luggage

Boards at. Terminal A bus stop, just outside arrivals

Charged by distance on a Hafilat card: AED 2 to board plus 5 fils a kilometre, never more than AED 5; to the city it is usually about AED 4. No cash on board; children aged 10 and under ride free.

Hours. Every 15 minutes from 23:20 to 05:50, every night. By day bus A1 runs to the same bus station.

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Ride times exclude walking and waiting. Every way from Zayed International Airport into Abu Dhabi

How do I get from Abu Dhabi airport to Abu Dhabi city center by bus?

For one traveler the cheapest bus is the Bus A1 to Al Zahiyah at AED 5, 46–52 min, and it is also the fastest. For one traveler that is the cheapest way into Abu Dhabi by any means. The fastest way overall is the Welcome Pickups transfer to Abu Dhabi, 30 min.

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Arriving late?

Not everything runs around the clock, but between them they cover it: the Bus A1 to Al Zahiyah runs 06:05–23:05, and the Night bus N2 to Al Zahiyah runs 23:20–05:50, and the Bus A2 to Khalifa Street and the Corniche runs 06:12–22:50. and the board keeps only what is running.

Where each bus leaves you

Bus A1 to Al Zahiyah A1

From Terminal A bus stop to Al Zahiyah bus station, in the old Tourist Club Area downtown. 46–52 min

Night bus N2 to Al Zahiyah N2

From Terminal A bus stop to Al Zahiyah bus station, in the old Tourist Club Area downtown. 54–55 min

Bus A2 to Khalifa Street and the Corniche A2

From Terminal A bus stop to Khalifa Street by the Sofitel, near the Corniche in Al Danah. 47–53 min

Before you travel

How much is the bus from Abu Dhabi airport to Abu Dhabi city center?

Bus A1 to Al Zahiyah: AED 5 for one traveler, AED 10 for two. Bus A2 to Khalifa Street: AED 5 for one traveler, AED 10 for two. Night bus N2 to Al Zahiyah: AED 5 for one traveler, AED 10 for two.

How long does the bus take from Abu Dhabi airport to Abu Dhabi?

Bus A1 to Al Zahiyah: 46–52 min, to Al Zahiyah bus station. Bus A2 to Khalifa Street: 47–53 min, to Khalifa Street by the Sofitel. Night bus N2 to Al Zahiyah: 54–55 min, to Al Zahiyah bus station.

What time does the bus run from Abu Dhabi airport?

Bus A1 to Al Zahiyah: 06:05–23:05. Night bus N2 to Al Zahiyah: 23:20–05:50. Bus A2 to Khalifa Street: 06:12–22:50.

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