How frequent are departures?

Bus A1 (Abu Dhabi Mobility / ITC) usually runs every 30-40 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.

AUHUnited Arab EmiratesTPL: city-transfer-guide

Abu Dhabi International Airport

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Drop-off

Abu Dhabi city centre (Al Danah / Al Zahiyah / Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station)

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Fastest

Bus A1 (Abu Dhabi Mobility / ITC)

bus · 30-40m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: Bus A1 (Abu Dhabi Mobility / ITC)
Headway: 30-40
Backup: Bus A2 (Abu Dhabi Mobility / ITC) · 30m

Note

24/7 airport bus linking Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (Terminal A curbside) with central Abu Dhabi, serving Al Danah, Al Zahiyah and Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station; typical journey 45–60 minutes and flat fare about AED 4 using Hafilat card. Operates roughly every 30–40 minutes; check ITC journey planner or Google Maps for exact times, especially late at night.

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Abu Dhabi: City Transfer Guide

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Budget path

Brief

Cheapest door-to-door option; expect extra stops and tighter luggage space.

Service: Bus A2 (Abu Dhabi Mobility / ITC)
Mode: bus
Freq: 30m
Note: Airport shuttle-style route connecting AUH terminals with central Abu Dhabi areas including Al Nahyan and Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station, overlapping much of the A1 corridor. Runs from early morning until late night with headways around 30 minutes; verify exact first/last buses and stops in the ITC or Abu Dhabi Mobility apps.

Priority path

Brief

Fastest connection with wider aisles and better luggage handling.

Service: Bus A1 (Abu Dhabi Mobility / ITC)
Mode: bus
Freq: 30-40m
Note: 24/7 airport bus linking Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (Terminal A curbside) with central Abu Dhabi, serving Al Danah, Al Zahiyah and Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station; typical journey 45–60 minutes and flat fare about AED 4 using Hafilat card. Operates roughly every 30–40 minutes; check ITC journey planner or Google Maps for exact times, especially late at night.

Fare math

Brief

Express trains tend to be twice as expensive but half the time. Budget routes take longer yet often have more frequent departures after work.

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FAQs

01Where will the downtown drop-off be?: Most services target Abu Dhabi city centre (Al Danah / Al Zahiyah / Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.
02How frequent are departures?: Bus A1 (Abu Dhabi Mobility / ITC) usually runs every 30-40 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.