Route A1: Zayed International Airport to Al Zahiyah City Air Terminal
Abu Dhabi City Public Transport • via Terminal A, Khalifa City (Etihad HQ), Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan St & Ministries
Complete Route
All 5 Stops
Full list of stops from Zayed International Airport (AUH - Terminal A Arrivals) to Al Zahiyah (City Air Terminal / Central Bus Station Area) with landmarks and transfer options
📍 Terminal A Arrivals Level Bus Curb
📍 Etihad Plaza & Training Academy
📍 Abu Dhabi Police Traffic HQ
📍 Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Federal Ministries
📍 Al Zahiyah Bus Station / Tourist Club Area
Pricing
Fare & Payment
Accepted payment methods and fare details for the Route A1: Zayed International Airport to Al Zahiyah City Air Terminal
Hafilat Card (Electronic)
AED 4.00 / trip
Flat fare AED 4.00 for Airport Express routes. Tap in upon boarding and tap out upon exiting at Hafilat smart card readers.
7-Day & 30-Day Passes
AED 35 / AED 95 pass
7-Day Pass (AED 35) or 30-Day Pass (AED 95) provides unlimited travel across all Abu Dhabi and Al Ain city and suburban bus routes. Available at Hafilat ticket vending machines.
Children & Concessions
Free / trip
Free travel for children aged 10 and under. Senior citizens (aged 60+) and People of Determination travel completely free of charge with a Personalized Hafilat Concession Card.
Hafilat Smart Card is the official electronic contactless transit card issued by Abu Dhabi Mobility (Integrated Transport Centre - ITC). Standard city bus fares feature an economical base boarding fee of AED 2.00 plus 5 fils (AED 0.05) per kilometer, capped at a maximum of AED 5.00 per single journey. Passengers enjoy up to 2 free transfers (using up to 3 buses) within 60 minutes of the previous tap-out without paying an extra base boarding fee. Cash is NOT accepted on board; all passengers must tap in and tap out with a Hafilat Card.
Onboard Features
Bus Amenities
What to expect on board the Route A1: Zayed International Airport to Al Zahiyah City Air Terminal
Climate Control
High-capacity air conditioning throughout the bus cabin.
Wheelchair Access
Low-floor entry with automatic boarding ramps and clamps.
Free Wi-Fi
High-speed public internet available across all public transit buses.
CCTV & GPS Safety
24/7 security monitoring, live dispatch, and priority seating.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
The fare for Route A1 is AED 4.00 flat fare. Fares are charged electronically via the Hafilat Smart Card. Cash is not accepted on board.
Route A1 operates daily from 00:00 until 23:59 with buses running Every 30 min (Day) / 60 min (Night).
No. Dubai RTA Nol Cards and Sharjah Sayer Cards are not accepted on Abu Dhabi Mobility local buses. You must use an Abu Dhabi Hafilat Card, available at Central Bus Station, airport terminals, and ticket vending machines.
Yes. Abu Dhabi Mobility allows up to 2 free transfers (using up to 3 buses) within a 60-minute window from your previous tap-out without paying an extra AED 2 base fee, provided you are not traveling in the return direction.
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