How to reach Abu Dhabi, Flights, Buses and Taxi to Abu Dhabi

How to Reach Abu Dhabi from India

Abu Dhabi International Airport is connected to around 85 cities in about 49 countries through more than 52 flights. Several direct flights connect Abu Dhabi to India. Indigo, Jet Airways, Air India, SpiceJet, Air India Express, Etihad, Gulf Air and Oman Air are the few of the flying options available for those travelling from India to Dubai. One can also board flight from several Indian cities such as New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kozhikode, Mangalore and many more.

Most frequently searched routes to Abu Dhabi

Route Name	Distance	Time	More Information
Dubai to Abu Dhabi	140 kms	1 hour 22 minutes	View Details
Sharjah to Abu Dhabi	164 kms	1 hour 38 minutes	View Details

How to reach Abu Dhabi by flight

The best way to reach Abu Dhabi is by air.¾Abu Dhabi airport is the second busiest airport in UAE after Dubai airport, offering great connectivity from almost all parts of the world. Etihad Airways, with its base in Abu Dhabi,¾has last mile connectivity from a large number of places. One can also reach Abu Dhabi through other¾emirates like Dubai or Sharjah.

How to reach Abu Dhabi by road

One can take any metered taxi from the streets of Dubai or any other place in U.A.E and ask to go to Abu Dhabi. The approximate cost of visiting the city from Dubai is AE250 while a taxi in Abu Dhabi until Dubai will charge around AED200.¾

How to reach Abu Dhabi by bus

The Emirates Express, jointly operated by Abu Dhabi and Dubai Municipalities, connects the city with other Emirates. Regular bus services plies between the two cities taking around two hours. The bus service by Dubaiês RTA charges AED25 from Dubai to Abu Dhabi and AED15 on the return journey. However, Abu Dhabi transport buses charges AED15 each way.¾

Local transport in Abu Dhabi

Getting around Abu Dhabi is quite easy with the well-planned transport system and roads. Various landmarks are used to give directions. Taxis are easily available and that too at a reasonable price with fares starting at AED 3.5 between 6:00 to 22:00 and AED 4 between 22:00 to 6:00.

One can take a taxi anywhere around the emirate or book one at TransAD hotline 600 55353. Abu Dhabi has round the clock air-conditioned bus service, which is easy to use. A monthly pass for the bus costs AED 80 for daily commuters. Other options to best explore the emirate is through Jalboot Ferry, water taxi or car rental. For more information: http://visitabudhabi.ae/en/travel/around.the.emirate.aspx