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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 34  passenger airlines, serving more than 100 destinations. A major expansion project - the development of Terminal 3 - is underway and is expected to be completed in 2009.

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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.

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Car Parking

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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Directions

Three highways lead from the city centre to the airport. Khaleej Al Arabi (Highway 30), Sheikh Rashid Al Maktoum Street (Highway 2) and Salam Street (Highway 8) all merge into one main highway which leads directly to Abu Dhabi International Airport.

Car Rentals

Companies represented at Abu Dhabi International Airport include Avis, Budget, Europcar and Thrifty.

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