Abu Dhabi Airport Bus: A1, A2, A10 & N2 Routes, Timings and Fares
The bus number for Abu Dhabi Airport from your area: A1, A2, A10 and A40 with every stop, the N2 night bus, the E102 to Dubai, and how to pay with a Hafilat card.
All airport buses stop outside Terminal A of Zayed International Airport (AUH), on the arrivals level. They are run by the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), cost about AED 4 into the city, and you pay with a Hafilat card, not cash.
Which airport bus do you need?
| Bus | Goes to | When it runs | Use it for |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Al Zahiyah (Tourist Club area), via Ghurair Al Ojaan Mosque | Daytime and evening | Downtown hotels, Abu Dhabi Mall area |
| A2 | Al Danah, along Shk. Zayed Bin Sultan St and Khalifa Bin Zayed St | Daytime and evening | The city centre and Corniche side |
| A10 | MBZ City Bus Station, via Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Capital Mall and Mazyad Mall | Daytime and evening, about hourly | The Grand Mosque, MBZ City, Mussafah side |
| N2 | City centre (night service) | Overnight, roughly midnight to 6 AM | Late-night and early-morning flights |
| A40 | Al Shahama one way, Baniyas West the other, via an airport mid-point stop | Daytime and evening | Al Shahama, Deerfields Mall, Baniyas |
| E102 | Al Jafiliya Bus Station, Dubai | Daytime and evening | Going straight to Dubai |
About the timings. ITC doesn't publish a fixed timetable for these routes, and published guides disagree. Some list the A1 and A2 as running 24 hours, others give about 6 AM to 11 PM with the N2 covering the night. Before you travel, check live departures in the Darbi app or on itc.gov.ae. If you land between midnight and 6 AM, plan on the N2 or a taxi.
Every stop, and the bus number from your area
From our route data
Buses that stop in Abu Dhabi Airport: A1, A2, A10, A40
- A1Al Zahiyah to Terminal 2
Stops at Abu Dhabi International Airport (stop 3 of 4)
- A2Al Danah to Terminal 2
Stops at Abu Dhabi International Airport (stop 4 of 5)
All 5 stops
- Al Danah
- Khalifa Bin Zayed St
- Shk. Zayed Bin Sultan St
- Abu Dhabi International Airport
- Terminal 2
- A10Zayed International Airport to MBZ City Bus Station
Stops at Zayed International Airport (stop 1 of 7)
- A40Al Shahama to Baniyas West Bus Station
Stops at Zayed International Airport – Mid-point Stop (stop 5 of 8)
Stops are listed in one direction. Check the destination shown on the bus before you board.
Bus number to Abu Dhabi Airport from your area
Every other stop on these routes, and the bus that links it with Abu Dhabi Airport without changing.
- Al Ain University
- A10
- Al Danah
- A2
- Al Shahama
- A40
- Al Zahiyah
- A1
- Baniyas Court
- A40
- Baniyas West Bus Station
- A40
- Bawabat Al Sharq Mall
- A40
- Burjeel Medical City
- A10
- Capital Mall
- A10
- Deerfields Mall area
- A40
- Ghurair Al Ojaan Mosque
- A1
- Green Mart Market
- A40
- Khalifa Bin Zayed St
- A2
- Mazyad Mall
- A10
- MBZ City Bus Station
- A10
- Old Shahama
- A40
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
- A10
- Shk. Zayed Bin Sultan St
- A2
- Terminal 2
- A1, A2
Our A1 and A2 stop lists still use the airport's old stop names, "Abu Dhabi International Airport" and "Terminal 2". The buses now stop at Terminal A of Zayed International Airport.
From Abu Dhabi Bus Station to the airport
None of the airport routes in our data starts at Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station (Al Wahda). The quickest way is a short ride or walk to an A2 stop on Shk. Zayed Bin Sultan St or Khalifa Bin Zayed St, then the A2 to Terminal A. From the Al Zahiyah side, take the A1. The Darbi app shows the nearest stop from wherever you are.
From MBZ City Bus Station to the airport
Take the A10. It runs direct from MBZ City Bus Station to Zayed International Airport, via Burjeel Medical City, Al Ain University, Mazyad Mall, Capital Mall and the Grand Mosque. It runs about once an hour, so check the next departure before you go.
The N2 night bus
The N2 takes over from the daytime city routes overnight, roughly from midnight to 6 AM, between Terminal A and the city centre. It isn't in our route data yet, so we can't list its stops. Reported start and end times range from 11:40 PM to 12:01 AM and from 5:40 AM to 6 AM, so allow a margin and check Darbi on the night.
Paying: the Hafilat card
Drivers don't take cash. You tap a Hafilat card when you get on and again when you get off.
- Where to buy: ticket machines and the counter in the Terminal A arrivals hall.
- Card price: AED 10, then top up with credit.
- Fare: Abu Dhabi buses charge AED 2 to board plus 5 fils per km, up to AED 5, which comes to about AED 3.50 to AED 4 from the airport to the city centre. Work out your trip with the bus fare calculator.
- Tap out when you get off. The fare depends on the distance; if you don't tap out you can be charged the maximum AED 5.
For the E102 to Dubai, you can pay with a Hafilat card or a Dubai Nol card. The fare is about AED 25.
For Yas Island, see Yas Island by bus.
Frequently asked questions
What is the bus number from Abu Dhabi Airport to the city?
Take the A1 for Al Zahiyah or the A2 for Al Danah and the city centre. Both leave from Terminal A. At night, take the N2.
Which bus goes from Abu Dhabi Airport to the Grand Mosque?
The A10 stops at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque on its way to MBZ City Bus Station.
Is there a bus from Abu Dhabi Airport to Dubai?
Yes. The E102 runs from Terminal A to Al Jafiliya Bus Station in Dubai. See the Abu Dhabi to Dubai bus guide for the other intercity routes.
Can I pay cash on the airport bus?
No. Buy a Hafilat card in the arrivals hall before you board.
Where is the bus stop at Abu Dhabi Airport?
Outside Terminal A on the arrivals level. Follow the bus signs from the arrivals hall.
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