Private transfers from Zayed International Airport
Zayed International, known until 2024 as Abu Dhabi International, is the capital's airport and the home of Etihad Airways. It sits on the mainland east of the city, right next to Yas Island, so Ferrari World and the Formula 1 circuit are about ten minutes away, the beaches and museums of Saadiyat Island about 25, and the Corniche about 35.
We run fixed-price transfers to Saadiyat Island and quote any hotel, villa or office in the emirate, as well as rides to Dubai and Al Ain. Landing in Dubai instead? See our Dubai to Abu Dhabi transfer, which takes under two hours.
Arriving at Abu Dhabi Airport: where to meet your driver
All flights now use Terminal A, the terminal between the two runways that opened in November 2023. After immigration, baggage reclaim and customs, go into the arrivals hall, where your driver waits holding a sign with your name and walks you to the car. Older guides that mention Terminals 1, 2 and 3 are out of date: those buildings have closed to passengers.
Transfer times from Abu Dhabi Airport
- Yas Island (Ferrari World, Yas Marina Circuit): 10–20 minutes
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: 20–30 minutes
- Saadiyat Island beach resorts: 25–40 minutes
- Louvre Abu Dhabi: 25–40 minutes
- Al Maryah Island: 30–45 minutes
- Corniche and Emirates Palace: 35–50 minutes
- Dubai Marina: 1 hour – 1 hour 20 minutes
- Downtown Dubai: 1 hour 15 minutes – 1 hour 45 minutes
- Al Ain: 1 hour 45 minutes – 2 hours