# AUH — Abu Dhabi (Zayed International Airport)

> AUH (Zayed International Airport) is the main international airport serving Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/auh-abu-dhabi

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Silver airport taxi or Careem/Uber
- **Typical fare:** AED 75–110 to city centre
- **Journey time:** 30–40 min
- **Pickup point:** Official taxi rank outside Terminal A · Careem/Uber designated zone
- **Key warning:** Airport taxis have a fixed AED 25 surcharge on top of the meter — don't be surprised.
- **Fare reality (AUH → City Centre):** expected AED 75–110 · concerning AED 180+ · likely scam AED 250+ private
- **Overall risk:** low — Highly regulated. Silver airport taxis are metered and reliable. Careem and Uber are widely available.
- **Last updated:** May 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of AUH, ranked

1. **Silver airport taxi** _(recommended)_ — cost AED 75–110 (meter + AED 25 surcharge), journey 30–40 min, wait 0–10 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Metered; Reliable
   - Cons: AED 25 surcharge
2. **Careem / Uber** _(recommended)_ — cost AED 60–95, journey 30–40 min, wait 5–15 min, payment App Payment.
   - Pros: Fixed price; Often cheaper than taxi
   - Cons: Surge at peak
3. **A1 / A2 bus** — cost AED 4, journey 45–60 min, wait Every 30 min, 24/7, payment Card.
   - Pros: Cheapest
   - Cons: Slow, limited luggage
4. **Pre-booked private transfer** — cost AED 150–250, journey 30–40 min, wait 0 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Premium
   - Cons: Most expensive

## First 30 minutes after landing at AUH

1. Clear immigration (often very quick with smart gates)
2. Join the silver-taxi rank or open Careem / Uber
3. Confirm AED 25 airport surcharge on the meter ride
4. Or: A1 / A2 bus to Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station (AED 4)
5. Expected total: AED 4–AED 110

## Common scams at AUH

- **Unofficial private 'transfer' offers** (low risk): Drivers offering AED 250+ private rides outside arrivals. _How to avoid:_ Use the silver taxi rank or Careem/Uber.

## Payment warnings at AUH

- Cards accepted in all taxis — no need for AED cash unless using the bus.

## Arrival checklist for AUH

- Silver taxi or Careem/Uber
- Expect AED 25 surcharge on taxis
- Pay by card

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Last updated: May 2026

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