Abu Dhabi International Airport

This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.

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.

If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.

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.

Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.