Abu Dhabi airport (AUH)

Zayed International Airport, previously known as Abu Dhabi International Airport and opened on 2 January 1982, is the second largest in the United Arab Emirates. On 31 October 2023, a new terminal was inaugurated, and later, on 9 February 2024, the official inauguration ceremony of the new facilities took place, coinciding with the airport’s name change. It operates numerous international flights around the globe.

Official Website: zayedinternationalairport.ae - FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - X

Number of terminals - 1 - Terminal A, open 24 hours a day.

Annual passenger traffic: 29.4 million passengers passed through it in 2024.

Tel: +971 2 505 5555

Information counters in the check-in area.

 Location

The airport is located 31 km (19 miles) southeast of Abu Dhabi.

Car rental agencies

The car rental offices are located on the mezzanine level of the terminal, above the Arrivals area and below the Departures area. They operate 24 hours a day.

1. Avis (Tel +971 2 599 8826)
2. Dollar (Tel +971 2 599 8949)
3. Europcar (Tel +971 2 599 8959)
4. Hertz (Tel +971 2 599 8939)
5. Thrifty (Tel +971 2 599 8989)

Parking services at Abu Dhabi airport (AUH)

There are multi-level, air-conditioned parking facilities located a short distance from the terminal and connected via pedestrian walkways. All offer spaces for short- and long-term stays.

Parking rates

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Inform your airline or travel agent about your specific needs when making your booking or at least 48 hours before departure.

The terminal is equipped with a sensory room, ramps, lifts, accessible toilets and counters, an assistance animal relief area, Braille signage, and designated parking spaces.

Wheelchairs, taxis, and electric vehicles for passengers with reduced mobility are available, as well as ambulifts for boarding the aircraft.

Special assistance counters are located in the pre-check-in area, next to entrance doors 3 and 6.

More information: Tel +971 2 505 5555.