Corniche to the Grand Mosque
AED 44.31- AED 5.00Pick-up charge, Silver taxi, day (06:00 to 22:00)
- AED 39.31Silver taxi, day (06:00 to 22:00): 21.06 km, 2.0 min in slow traffic
Abu Dhabi taxi fares
A taxi from Cruise Terminal (Zayed Port) to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque picked up on Tuesday 10 November, 23:30 costs about AED 45.43 (21.1 km, about 36 min). On a weekday daytime it costs about AED 44.93. From the official Abu Dhabi taxi tariff in force since 1 November 2026, checked 3 November 2026.
The fares set by Abu Dhabi's Integrated Transport Centre for the silver city taxis, and the airport taxis that start at a higher flag fall.
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Typical fare · metered
AED 45.43
AED 43.89 in light traffic · AED 47.12 in heavy
On a weekday in the daytime the same trip comes to about AED 44.93. Show the daytime fare
Full fare page for this trip: rush hour, night and weekend
Pick-up charge, Silver taxi, night (22:00 to 06:00)
Taxi fares
AED 5.50
Silver taxi, night (22:00 to 06:00): 18.79 km, 11.5 min in slow traffic
Taxi fares
AED 39.93
Total, typical traffic
AED 45.43- Pick-up charge, Silver taxi, night (22:00 to 06:00) · AED 5.50
- Silver taxi, night (22:00 to 06:00): 18.79 km, 11.5 min in slow traffic · AED 39.93
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- The route is the quickest by road (OpenStreetMap data); journey times allow for the city's usual traffic.
The short version
- Silver taxis start at AED 5.00 by day (06:00 to 22:00) and AED 5.50 at night, then charge AED 1.82 per km.
- Waiting and slow traffic cost AED 0.50 a minute instead of the distance rate.
- Every trip costs at least AED 12.00.
- Taxis from the airport rank start at AED 20.00, with the same per km rate.
- Booking adds AED 4.00 by day and AED 5.00 at night.
Tariffs and when they apply
| Tariff | Start | Distance | Time, slow traffic | When |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver taxi, day (06:00 to 22:00) | AED 5.00 | AED 1.82 per km | AED 0.50 per minuteAED 30.00 per hour | Every day 06:00–22:00 |
| Silver taxi, night (22:00 to 06:00) | AED 5.50 | AED 1.82 per km | AED 0.50 per minuteAED 30.00 per hour | At all other times |
| Airport taxi (from Zayed International Airport) | AED 20.00 | AED 1.82 per km | AED 0.50 per minuteAED 30.00 per hour | Zayed International Airport: At all times |
Below about 16 km/h the meter charges by time instead of distance. The tariff in force when the trip starts runs for the whole trip. The minimum fare is AED 12.00.
Surcharges and extras
AED 4.00
Booking fee (06:00 to 22:00)
Trips booked for now or booked in advance; Every day 06:00–22:00
AED 5.00
Booking fee (22:00 to 06:00)
Trips booked for now or booked in advance; Every day 22:00–06:00
Airports
Airport trips use the meter. The extras that apply are listed under surcharges.
Popular trips
From Zayed International Airport (AUH) 10
CornicheSheikh Zayed Grand MosqueLouvre Abu DhabiEmirates PalaceAl Maryah IslandAl Reem IslandADNEC CentreSaadiyat BeachYas Island (Ferrari World)Etihad Arena (Yas Bay)
Within Abu Dhabi 10
Corniche to Sheikh Zayed Grand MosqueCorniche to Louvre Abu DhabiCorniche to Yas Island (Ferrari World)Corniche to Etihad Arena (Yas Bay)Corniche to ADNEC CentreAl Maryah Island to ADNEC CentreCruise Terminal (Zayed Port) to Sheikh Zayed Grand MosqueMarina Mall to Saadiyat BeachSheikh Zayed Grand Mosque to Louvre Abu DhabiAl Reem Island to Qasr Al Watan
Zone map
- Abu Dhabi city and Yas Island (taxi service area)
- Zayed International Airport
- Your route
The same fares apply across the city, the islands and out to the airport and Yas Island.
Example fares
Emirates Palace to the Louvre, 23:00
AED 33.17- AED 5.50Pick-up charge, Silver taxi, night (22:00 to 06:00)
- AED 27.67Silver taxi, night (22:00 to 06:00): 13.14 km, 7.5 min in slow traffic
Airport to Yas Island
AED 53.23- AED 20.00Pick-up charge, Airport taxi (from Zayed International Airport)
- AED 4.20Airport taxi (from Zayed International Airport): 1.83 km, 1.7 min in slow traffic
- AED 29.03Airport taxi (from Zayed International Airport): 12.66 km, 12.0 min in slow traffic
Why was my fare higher?
You took a taxi from the airportAirport taxis start at AED 20.00 instead of AED 5.00.
It was nightThe flag fall is AED 5.50 from 22:00 to 06:00, and booking costs more.
Traffic was slowIn slow traffic the meter charges AED 0.50 a minute.
The trip was shortShort trips are raised to the AED 12.00 minimum fare.
Tariff history
Silver taxis: AED 5.00 flag fall by day and AED 5.50 at night, AED 1.82 per km, AED 0.50 per minute waiting, AED 12 minimum; airport taxis start at AED 20.
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Abu Dhabi taxi questions
How much is a taxi from Abu Dhabi airport to the city?
Airport taxis run on the meter from a AED 20.00 flag fall. The airport page lists typical fares to each part of the city.
Is there a minimum fare?
Yes. Every silver taxi trip costs at least AED 12.00.
Do taxis cost more at night?
Only a little. The flag fall rises from AED 5.00 to AED 5.50 from 22:00 to 06:00, and the booking fee from AED 4.00 to AED 5.00.
Sources
Taxi fares
Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) · official · retrieved 1 Nov 2026
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