Your ultimate guide to Abu Dhabi airports
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Major airports in Abu Dhabi
Discover Zayed International Airport
Zayed International Airport isn't just a gateway to Abu Dhabi, it's part of the travel experience. The luxury of the amenities and the interior design will make this part of your journey memorable.
Airport Code (IATA):
(AZI)
Location:
Abu Dhabi
Address:
Al Matar, Abu Dhabi
Terminals:
4
Airlines:
Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, Air Arabia, Air Astana, Air France, Air India Express, Airblue, Akasa Air, Azur Air, Badr Airlines, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, British Airways, Cham Wings Airlines, Egyptair, Etihad Airways, Flynas, Gulf Air, Hainan Airlines, Himalaya Airlines, IndiGo, Iraqi Airways, Jazeera Airways, Kam Air, Kuwait Airways, Middle East Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Pobeda, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, SalamAir, Saudia, Smartwings, SriLankan Airlines, SunExpress, Syrian Air, Turkish Airlines, Turkmenistan Airlines, US-Bangla Airlines, Vistara, Wizz Air
Annual Passenger Traffic:
22,100,000
Brief History:
Zayed International Airport, also known as Abu Dhabi International Airport, opened in 1982. It is a major hub for Etihad Airways.
Discover Al Ain International Airport
Al Ain International Airport focuses on affordable flights, while implementing the hospitality and the quality of service Abu Dhabi is known for.
Airport Code (IATA):
(AAN)
Location:
Abu Dhabi
Address:
Al Ain, Abu Dhabi
Terminals:
1
Airlines:
Air India Express, Ariana Afghan Airlines, Nile Air, Pakistan International Airlines
Annual Passenger Traffic:
45,300,000
Brief History:
Al Ain International Airport opened in 1994. It owes its name to the city of Al Ain which is 18km away.
Flights to and from Abu Dhabi
The most popular cities reachable from Abu Dhabi include Mumbai, Doha, Bahrain Island, Cairo and Kochi. The city’s airports are served by many major airlines, such as Air France, British Airways, Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines.
Getting to and from the Airport
Zayed Airport can be reached by several bus lines, such as A1, A10 or K4. There's also a regular shuttle service between the airport and Ibn Battuta Bus Station. In case you're driving, you can park at the airport for 125 AED per day. If not, you can find a car rental company at Zayed Airport Terminal A.
Zayed International Airport facilities and services
Lounges
Yes
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
Yes
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
Yes
Prayer room
Yes
Baby feeding facilities
Yes
Al Ain International Airport facilities and services
Lounges
No
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
Yes
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
No
Prayer room
No
Baby feeding facilities
Yes
Abu Dhabi airports currency exchange
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