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Abu Dhabi (AUH) Airport Guide

Airport Name

Abu Dhabi International Airport

Airport Location

The airport is situated 32km (20 miles) east of Abu Dhabi.

Terminals

3 (In addition to the three terminals at the airport, there is a check-in terminal in Abu Dhabi city, called the City Terminal)

IATA Code

AUH

Telephone

+971 (0)2 575 7500

Airport Overview

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Abu Dhabi International Airport opened in 1968 and has two terminals. It is Etihad Airways' major hub. The airport houses more than 30 passenger airlines, serving more than 100 destinations. A major expansion project - the development of Terminal 3 - is underway and is expected to be completed this year.

Terminal Transfer

Getting into Town

Taxi: Al Ghazal Transport operates a fixed-rate service to the city centre.

Bus: The municipal bus service runs 24 hours a day; buses are green and white, air-conditioned and depart from outside Arrivals.

Car Parking

Long- and short-term secure parking is available close to the Departures and Arrivals gates.

Information Desks

There is an information desk in the main land-side concourse near the shopping area before check-in. In the air-side shopping area, there is a customer service desk.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: There are ATMs, a bank and bureau de change, and a post office at the airport. Public telephones are situated throughout the terminals.

Eating and drinking: There are coffee shops, snack bar and a bar/restaurant in Terminal 1. There are cafes both on the land-side and on the air-side of Terminal 2.

Shopping: There is a duty-free shopping complex and additional shopping opportunities within the terminals. The retail space at the airport was vastly increased with the opening of two new terminals in 2005, and a new arrival shop has also been opened in Terminal 1.

Other facilities: A VIP lounge is situated on the air-side of the new Terminal 2. The five-star airport hotel also offers a VIP lounge, a health club with sauna, jacuzzi and gym, and a children’s play area. There is also an 18-hole sand golf course.

Airport Hotels

Abu Dhabi International Airport Hotel (tel: +971(0)2 575 7377) is a transit hotel which has around 40 rooms, as well as a VIP lounge, restaurant, bar, children’s playroom, massage chairs, health club with jacuzzi, fully-equipped business centre, sauna and gym. In addition, the hotel has a lounge in which travellers can rest before their flight and a secure luggage room.

Airport Disabled Facilities

The airport is easily accessible to disabled travellers. There is a special check-in gate with direct access from the car park, as well as lifts and disabled toilets. The Golden Class meet-and-assist service (tel: +971 (0)2 575 7466) is available to provide personal assistance.

Airport Conference and Business Facilities

There is a business centre at the Abu Dhabi International Airport Hotel (tel: +971 (0)2 575 7377) providing telephone, fax, internet and secretarial services. The Abu Dhabi Airport Golf Club (tel: +971 (0)2 575 8040) can provide conference and banqueting facilities. Many airlines provide business-class lounges; there is also a VIP lounge for passengers choosing the Golden Class service (tel: +971 (0)2 575 7466).