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Transfer from Abu Dhabi airport to Al Ain

Abu Dhabi → Al Ain · about 157 km · about 1h 30min · fixed price €150 per vehicle.

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Abu Dhabi → Al Ain

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Quick answer · checked 29 Oct 2026

Abu Dhabi → Al Ain: key facts

Private transfer, Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Al Ain: the car (1–3 passengers) is €150 and the van (4–8) is €210, a set price for the vehicle that does not change at checkout. Expect 157 km on the road via E22 and E11; about 1h 30min off-peak, 1h 30min – 1h 55min in rush hour.

Pickup: The driver waits in the public Arrivals area of Terminal A, after immigration, baggage reclaim and customs, holding a sign with your name. The booking includes flight monitoring and an hour of free waiting from touchdown; your bags are loaded for you.

Al Ain lies inland about 160 km east of the airport, close to the border with Oman. The route follows the E11 for a short distance and then takes the Abu Dhabi to Al Ain Road (E22), a straight multi-lane highway through flat desert with farms, plantations and a few service stations along the way. Near Al Ain the road becomes Khalifa bin Zayed Street and enters the city through wide, tree-lined avenues and roundabouts. The drive takes around an hour and a half.

Al Ain is the garden city of the emirate and one of the oldest settlements in the country, listed by UNESCO for its cultural sites. The palm groves of the Al Ain Oasis lie in the centre, crossed by shaded paths and old falaj irrigation channels, next to the Al Ain Palace Museum and Al Jahili Fort. Jebel Hafeet, a mountain about 30 km south of the centre, has a winding road to the top and hot springs at its foot. Al Ain Zoo lies on the southern edge of the city. Summers are very hot, and winter is the main visiting season.

Public transport: No direct public transport from the airport to Al Ain: the airport lists only city bus routes within Abu Dhabi and the shuttle bus to Dubai, so the trip by bus needs a connection in the city.

Price
€150 per car (1–3) · €210 per van (4–8)
Distance
157 km by road
Driving time
1h 30min, 1h 30min – 1h 55min at busy times
Pickup
AUH arrivals hall, name sign
Included
flight tracking, 60 min free waiting, luggage, free cancellation up to 24 h before

Sources (checked 29 Oct 2026): zayedinternationalairport.ae; road distance and driving time: OSRM / OpenStreetMap.

Route · fixed price

Fixed price by group size

Price per vehicle, not per person. Luggage and child seats in the booking.

Car (1–3 passengers)
€150
per vehicle, not per person
Van (4–8 passengers)
€210
per vehicle, not per person
The route
Distance: 157 km
Travel time: 1h 30min

What this price includes

No asterisks, no surcharges on arrival.

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Flight tracking
Flight delayed? We wait — 60 min free after landing.
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Driver with a name sign
Waits in arrivals, helps with the luggage.
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Luggage included
A suitcase and a carry-on per person, no surcharge.
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Free cancellation
Up to 24 h before the ride — full refund.
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1

Book online

Pick your destination, date and number of passengers, then pay securely online by card. The confirmation arrives by email right after payment.

2

We meet you in arrivals

Your driver waits at the AUH arrivals exit holding a sign with your name. He helps with the luggage and speaks fluent English. We pick up at Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) and drive to any address in Abu Dhabi and across the emirate — Yas Island and Saadiyat Island, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Al Ain and Jebel Hafeet, Liwa Oasis, Ruwais and Al Mirfa, as well as Dubai and Sharjah. Trips to Oman and other countries on request.

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A clean, comfortable car, checked before every ride. Bottled water, Wi-Fi and child seats on request. You pay online in advance by card.

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Luggage
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Flight tracking
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Driver
Name sign
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Water
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Child seat
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Extra stop
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Fixed price guaranteed

The price shown when you book is the final price. No surcharges for traffic and no surprises on arrival.

Flight tracking included

We track your flight live and move the pickup if it is delayed. The first 60 minutes after landing are free.

Meet & greet in arrivals

Your driver waits inside the terminal holding a sign with your name — no hunting for your phone in the rain at 11 pm. He helps with the bags.

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FAQ

Questions about this route

How long is the drive from Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Al Ain?

About 157 km via E22 and E11: 1h 30min with clear roads, 1h 30min – 1h 55min in heavy traffic. The price stays €150 per car either way.

Where exactly does the driver wait at AUH?

The driver waits in the public Arrivals area of Terminal A, after immigration, baggage reclaim and customs, holding a sign with your name.

Is there a direct bus from Zayed International Airport to Al Ain?

No. The airport's bus routes run only within Abu Dhabi city and to Dubai, so reaching Al Ain by bus means changing in the city.

Can I visit Jebel Hafeet from Al Ain?

Yes. Jebel Hafeet rises about 30 km south of central Al Ain, and a road climbs to the viewpoints near the summit; the Green Mubazzarah hot springs lie at its foot.

Is €150 the price per person?

No — that is the price for the whole car for up to 3 people. For 4–8 people the van costs €210, also per vehicle.

Can the price go up?

No. The price shown when you book is the final price — no surcharges for traffic, airport fees or luggage.

Can I cancel?

Yes, free of charge up to 24 hours before the ride — you get a full refund. Later cancellations and no-shows are not refunded.

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