Airport Transfers
Private airport transportation from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi, the Corniche, Yas Island, Saadiyat Island and addresses across the city.
Pre-booked private transportation takes you directly from Zayed International Airport to your hotel, resort or vacation rental.
After immigration, baggage claim and customs, continue outside the terminal to the meeting area named in your confirmation. Your vehicle is reserved only for the passengers on your reservation: unlike a shared shuttle, it makes no extra hotel stops for other travelers, and the price is per vehicle, not per person.
Airport transportation in Abu Dhabi starts at Terminal A of Zayed International Airport and takes you to hotels and homes in central Abu Dhabi, along the Corniche, on Yas Island and on Saadiyat Island.
Your driver waits in the Terminal A arrivals hall after customs, holding a sign with your name, and we follow the flight on your reservation so the pickup moves with a delayed landing.
Every Abu Dhabi airport transfer is priced per vehicle before you fly, in a sedan, SUV or minivan sized to your party and luggage, and runs door to door to Corniche hotels, Yas Island and Saadiyat Island resorts, and apartments and villas across the city.
Our Abu Dhabi airport shuttle is a private minivan for your party only, leaving Terminal A once you are through arrivals instead of waiting for other passengers. With space for suitcases, strollers and golf bags, it suits families and groups heading to Yas Island, Saadiyat Island or central Abu Dhabi.
From private sedans to group vans. One fixed price per vehicle, whatever your party size.
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Private Sedan
1 to 4 passengers
Private, non-stop transfer. All taxes included.
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Luxury SUV
Up to 6 passengers
Comfortable VIP SUV with premium features.
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Private Van
Up to 8 passengers
Ideal for families and groups with luggage.
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Group Van
Up to 16 passengers
Our largest vehicle. Room for up to 16 passengers and their luggage.
Zayed International Airport (AUH) currently operates a single passenger building, Terminal A, so every arrival uses the same terminal. The airport is about 30 km east of central Abu Dhabi, and local time is UTC+4 all year.
UAE visa on arrival. Many nationalities, including US, UK and EU citizens, get a visa on arrival at Zayed International Airport, while others must arrange a visa before travel. Your passport should be valid for at least six months from arrival.
New airport name. Abu Dhabi International Airport was renamed Zayed International Airport on 9 February 2024. The code is still AUH, and tickets and booking sites may use either name.
Summer heat. Abu Dhabi is very hot from May to September, so keep water with you and wait for your driver inside the arrivals hall.
Terminal, immigration and customs details for Zayed International Airport
1
Immigration, baggage claim, then customs. Representatives can't enter those areas.
2
At the meeting point in your confirmation. Check the company name before getting in.
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No other stops, no other passengers.
At AUH
Meet in arrivals
Pre-booked drivers wait in the Terminal A arrivals hall after customs, holding a sign with the passenger's name.
At AUH
Rideshare pickup
App-based rides pick up in a designated zone in the parking area opposite Terminal A, as shown in the Uber, Careem or Yango app.
Don't accept a ride from someone claiming to know your booking.
Check the company name and reservation details before getting in.
One-way arrival
AUH Hotel
From the airport to your hotel, resort or rental.
One-way departure
Hotel AUH
From where you're staying back to Zayed International Airport.
Round trip
AUH Hotel
Both journeys on one reservation. Give both flights, the return pickup address and the passengers for each. Staying at more than one hotel? Give the full itinerary.
Transportation can also be booked from your hotel, resort or vacation rental to Zayed International Airport. Your pickup time covers the drive plus check-in, security and border procedures, and your airline's instructions come first. Give the correct departure time and terminal when you book.
2 h
before a domestic flight
3 h
before an international flight
We monitor the arrival of the flight on your reservation, but can't find you on a different one. Tell customer service if any of these change:
About one checked suitcase and one carry-on each; the right vehicle depends on the total volume. Tell us about golf clubs, surfboards, bikes, strollers or extra bags.
Request them when booking, with the child's age and size. Availability and any fee are confirmed on your reservation.
Give the wheelchair's size, weight and whether it folds, so a suitable vehicle is assigned.
Ask for authorization before booking and tell us about the animal and its carrier.
Visa on arrival
Many nationalities, including US, UK and EU citizens, get a visa on arrival, and your passport should be valid for at least six months.
Summer heat
Abu Dhabi is very hot from May to September, so keep water with you while you wait for transport.
UAE dirham
The currency is the UAE dirham (AED), and cards are widely accepted, including in licensed taxis.
Gulf time
Abu Dhabi runs on Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4) all year, with no daylight saving time.
Traveling with a large group, planning a destination wedding, or organizing transportation for a corporate retreat or conference? We offer larger vehicles and multi-vehicle coordination for groups of any size, including multiple pickup points and scheduled transfers timed around your event. Contact us with your group size and itinerary and we'll put together transportation that keeps everyone moving together.
“Absolutely fantastic service! My driver was early, courteous, and the car was immaculate.”
Sarah L. · March 2026
“The ride was comfortable and quick. Quality service that's well worth it.”
James H. · February 2026
“I use airporttransportation.com whenever I travel. Consistently reliable, and their drivers are top-notch.”
William C. · February 2026
“Booking was simple and the price was clear. No surprises at the airport. Highly recommended.”
María G. · January 2026
24 h
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, with a full refund. Later cancellations aren't refundable.
Changes
Contact us to change the flight, hotel or pickup time. Deadlines are in the reservation policies.
No-shows
Waiting time, no-shows and extra stops follow the reservation policies you accept at checkout.
Book your transfer online in a few minutes using the form above. If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible to modify your pickup details or cancel your reservation, response times and any applicable fees depend on how close to your pickup date the change is requested.
In the Terminal A arrivals hall after customs, holding a sign with your name. Every flight uses Terminal A, and the meeting point is in your confirmation.
The airport is about 30 km east of central Abu Dhabi. Your price is fixed per vehicle for your route and date, and the booking form shows it before you pay.
Terminal A is the only terminal currently in operation, so all arrivals and departures use it. Give your airline and flight number when you book and your driver will meet you using your confirmation.
Yes. Yas Island is close to the airport, and we go door to door to its hotels and residences. Give the hotel name or address when you book.
Yes. We drive to resorts, hotels and homes on Saadiyat Island. Add the exact address so your driver goes straight there.
Yes. Hotels on the Corniche, apartments and offices in central Abu Dhabi are all served from AUH, door to door.
Dubai is in a different emirate, and Al Ain is a longer trip inland. Enter the address in the booking form: when a vehicle is available for that route, the price shows before you pay; if it does not, contact us before you fly.
Citizens of many countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom and EU states, receive a visa on arrival, while travelers from other countries must arrange a visa before departure. Your passport should be valid for at least six months from your arrival date.
Yes. Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) was renamed Zayed International Airport on 9 February 2024. The airport code, AUH, did not change, and transfers booked here start from the same airport.
No. Book your transfer before you fly and go to the meeting point in your confirmation. Turn down unsolicited ride offers from people inside the terminal.
We follow the flight on your reservation, so your pickup moves with a delayed landing. If your flight number, date or airline changes, or the flight is canceled, tell customer service as soon as you can.
Yes. Book a one-way departure or a round trip with your departure time. All flights leave from Terminal A.
Abu Dhabi uses Gulf Standard Time, UTC+4, all year, with no daylight saving time. Enter your flight's local arrival time when you book so your pickup is timed correctly.
No. Airport Transportation is a private transfer service that books rides from AUH; we are not the airport or its operator. For terminals, airlines and other ways to get around, see our Zayed International Airport page.
We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.
Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.
Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.
Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.
Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.
Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.
Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.
Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.
You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.
PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.
Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.
During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.
Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.
No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.
Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.
Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.
Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.
All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.
We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.
Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.
Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.
Choose the vehicle for your party and luggage, add your flight, and review the full reservation before you pay.
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