Taxi from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Corniche

A taxi from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Corniche costs about AED 86.18, day or night (36.4 km, about 42 min). From the official Abu Dhabi taxi tariff in force since 1 November 2026, checked 3 November 2026.

Weekday daytime · metered AED 86.18 AED 86.18 in light traffic · AED 87.09 in heavy 36.4 km · about 42 min

Pick-up charge, Airport taxi (from Zayed International Airport)Taxi fares
AED 20.00
Airport taxi (from Zayed International Airport): 0.99 kmTaxi fares
AED 1.79
Airport taxi (from Zayed International Airport): 35.38 kmTaxi fares
AED 64.39
Total, typical traffic
AED 86.18

The route is the quickest by road (OpenStreetMap data); journey times allow for the city's usual traffic.

Through the day

When	Typical fare	Light to heavy traffic	What changes
Weekday daytimeTuesday 12:00	AED 86.18	AED 86.18–AED 87.09	The reference time
Weekday rush hourTuesday 17:30	AED 86.18	AED 86.18–AED 87.09	Only the traffic
NightTuesday 23:30	AED 86.18	AED 86.18–AED 87.09	Only the traffic
Weekend afternoonSaturday 14:00	AED 86.18	AED 86.18–AED 87.09	Only the traffic

Where you start and end

Pick-up: Zayed International Airport (AUH): Taxis wait at the official rank outside the terminal. Airport taxis start at a higher flag fall than the city's silver taxis.
Drop-off: Corniche: The seafront along the north-west of Abu Dhabi island, with its beaches, parks and towers.

About this trip

How much is a taxi from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Corniche?: About AED 86.18 on a weekday in the daytime, AED 86.18 to AED 87.09 depending on traffic, for 36.4 km (about 42 min).
Is it a flat fare or the meter?: The meter: AED 5.00 to start, then AED 1.82 per km.
Which surcharges apply?: None on a weekday in the daytime.
Does the time of day change the fare?: No, it comes to about AED 86.18 at any time.

Route

Usually via Sheikh Zayed Bridge. Drivers may take another way when traffic is heavy. Licensed taxis don't pay the Sheikh Zayed Bridge charge.

Abu Dhabi city and Yas Island (taxi service area)
Zayed International Airport
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