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Route A2: Zayed International Airport to Khalifa Street (Corniche)

Abu Dhabi City Public Transport β€’ via Terminal A, Khaleej Al Arabi St Bus Interchange, Central Bus Station, Capital Park

OriginZayed International Airport (AUH - Terminal A Arrivals)Abu Dhabi, UAE
🚌Terminal A, Khaleej Al Arabi St Bus Interchange, Central Bus Station, Capital Park & Khalifa St
DestinationKhalifa Street / Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan St (Corniche)Abu Dhabi, UAE
FareAED 4Flat fare of AED 4.00 per trip on Airport Express routes. Paid exclusively with Hafilat Smart Card (cash is not
Journey Time45-50Approx. 45-50 min transit time depending on peak traffic
Total Stops5 StopsView all below
First Bus00:00Daily from Zayed International Airport (AUH - Terminal
Last Bus23:59Last departure of the day
FrequencyEvery 30-60 minPeak & off-peak
OperatorITCHafilat Card
Service Days7 DaysMon–Sun incl. holidays
Last updated: 24/10/2026

Complete Route

All 5 Stops

Full list of stops from Zayed International Airport (AUH - Terminal A Arrivals) to Khalifa Street / Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan St (Corniche) with landmarks and transfer options

1Zayed International Airport (Terminal A)

πŸ“ Terminal A Arrivals Platform

2Khaleej Al Arabi Interchange

πŸ“ Al Maqta Highway Junction

3Al Jazeera Sports Club

πŸ“ Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium

4Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station

πŸ“ Al Wahda Main Station

5Capital Park / Corniche

πŸ“ Capital Park & Khalifa Bin Zayed St

Schedule

Full Timetable

Official operating hours and service headways for Route A2: Zayed International Airport to Khalifa Street (Corniche) across Abu Dhabi.

πŸ—“οΈ Weekdays (Mon – Thu)

First Bus: 00:00

Last Bus: 23:59

Frequency: Every 30-60 min

πŸ•Œ Fridays

First Bus: 00:00

Last Bus: 23:59

Frequency: Every 30-60 min

πŸ–οΈ Weekends (Sat – Sun)

First Bus: 00:00

Last Bus: 23:59

Frequency: Every 30-60 min

Pricing

Fare & Payment

Accepted payment methods and fare details for the Route A2: Zayed International Airport to Khalifa Street (Corniche)

DISTANCE FARE β€’ 60-MIN FREE TRANSFERS

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.

UNLIMITED TRAVEL PASS

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, SENIORS & POD

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.

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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 A2: Zayed International Airport to Khalifa Street (Corniche)

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Climate Control

High-capacity air conditioning throughout the bus cabin.

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Wheelchair Access

Low-floor entry with automatic boarding ramps and clamps.

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Free Wi-Fi

High-speed public internet available across all public transit buses.

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CCTV & GPS Safety

24/7 security monitoring, live dispatch, and priority seating.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

The fare for Route A2 is AED 4.00 flat fare. Fares are charged electronically via the Hafilat Smart Card. Cash is not accepted on board.

Route A2 operates daily from 00:00 until 23:59 with buses running Every 30-60 min.

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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