How to get from Zayed International Airport to Abu Dhabi city centre (Corniche)
Medium confidenceChecked May 2026
Take an official silver TransAD taxi from the rank — typically AED 70–90 to central Abu Dhabi. Public bus A1 also runs to the city.
Best options
Best overall
Silver TransAD taxi from the official rank.
Cheapest safe
Public bus A1 to the city centre (a few dirhams).
Best at night
TransAD taxis run 24/7 at the marked rank.
With luggage / kids
Taxi is easier for groups; bus has limited space.
Taxi fare
Metered TransAD taxi roughly AED 70–100 to central Abu Dhabi plus airport surcharge. Fares vary with traffic.
Ride-hailing
Careem and Uber operate — designated app pickup zone.
available
Public transport
Bus A1 to the city centre.
After landing — step by step
- 1Exit arrivals and follow taxi rank signs
- 2Only board silver TransAD taxis with a meter
Scam warnings
Limo desk upsell inside arrivals
Avoid this
- • Limo counters quoting fixed AED 200+
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