General information about Abu Dhabi Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport is the only airport in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and operates under the 3-letter code AUH. The airport serves not only as an airport for tourists wishing to visit the emirate, but also for many business people and primarily as the hub and home airport of Etihad Airways. Only a small proportion of the approximately 25 million travelers who use Abu Dhabi Airport each year come from Germany, from where Etihad Airways departs from Frankfurt am Main and Munich. The airport is also served by flights from Düsseldorf and Berlin-Brandenburg airports.
As a year-round destination, with more pleasant temperatures in the winter months, there are no significant seasonal differences in flight connections. The flight time from Germany is around six and a half hours on a direct flight. However, as it is already 2 hours later in the United Arab Emirates, it is even eight and a half hours later on arrival than on departure.
Abu Dhabi Airport: location, transport connections and hotel transfers
Around 30 kilometers from downtown Abu Dhabi, the international airport stretches along the Khor Farida Lagoon with its numerous islands and mangrove swamps. Travelers need half an hour (38 km) to reach the luxury hotel Emirates Palace and 25 minutes (30 km) to Saadiyad Beach.
If you have to arrange your own transfer to the hotel, you have several options. There are cab ranks in front of Terminals 1 and 2. In addition, the city bus 901 runs every 40 minutes and around the clock between the airport and the city center of Abu Dhabi. It also travels to all three terminals one after the other. Alternatively, you can also book a private hotel transfer online in advance. It is also possible to book a rental car, although we strongly recommend comparing prices.
Abu Dhabi Airport: runways and terminals
Abu Dhabi Airport, which opened in 1982, has two runways, both of which are 4,100 meters long and one of which is 45 meters wide and the other 60 meters wide. Due to the steady growth in passenger numbers, a total of 4 terminals are now available for handling arrivals and departures. The newest terminal was inaugurated in 2017 and today mainly serves as a handling center for the domestic airline Etihad Airways. There is a free shuttle bus service between the terminals.
Departure airports from Germany: Scheduled flights operate from Frankfurt am Main, Berlin, Munich and Düsseldorf to Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi Airport: information at a glance
Official name: Abu Dhabi International Airport
IATA Code / 3-Letter-Code: AUH
Address: Sheik Maktoum Bin Rashid Road - Abu Dhabi
Website: http://www.abudhabiairport.ae/
Phone / Telephone number: +971 (0)2 505 5555
Flight time / Flight duration: From Germany approx. 6.5 hours (direct flights)
Runways: Abu Dhabi Airport offers two runways, both of which are 4100 meters long and one of which is 45 meters wide and the other 60 meters wide.
When it became clear that the city airport in the middle of Abu Dhabi could not cope with the increasing number of passengers, construction of the current Abu Dhabi International Airport began around 30 kilometers south of the city centre.
Opened in 1982, it has been continuously expanded and modernized, so that it can currently handle around 20 million passengers in 3 terminals and via 2 runways. A particular highlight is the exceptionally colorful, oriental architecture of the terminals. In addition, a colorful range of stores, stores, restaurants and services provide plenty of variety during waiting times.
Terminals: A total of 4 terminals are available at Abu Dhabi Airport for handling arrivals and departures.
Passengers/year: More than 25 million passengers use Abu Dhabi Airport every year.
Airlines from Germany: Both Lufthansa and Etihad Airways offer direct connections to Abu Dhabi from Germany.
Facilities: There are lost and found offices, prayer rooms, smoking lounges, children's play areas, post offices, police and medical stations in every terminal. In addition, a variety of stores, stores, international fast-food and national à la carte restaurants, bistros and coffee bars in front of the check-in counters as well as in the extensive duty-free area provide entertainment while waiting. If you prefer to take a short break to sleep, simply use one of the sleeping pods in the new Terminal 3.
Visitor terrace: n. A.
Special features: The colorful interior design of the terminals is an experience. With its curved lines, fully glazed façades and bright inner courtyards, the new terminal, which opened in 2017, is set to become an architectural gem. In future, almost 30 million passengers are expected to use the airport on the Persian Gulf every year.
WLAN/Wifi: WLAN is available free of charge in all terminals.
Information about Abu Dhabi International Airport
| IATA airport code | AUH |
| ICAO airport code | OMAA |
| Alternate names | Abu Dhabi Airport |
| Altitude | 27 m |
United Arab Emirates
