# 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.

Worked out from the Abu Dhabi tariff in force from 1 November 2026. Status: Verified. 36.4 km, about 42 min by the quickest road 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.

## Through the day

| When | Typical fare | Light to heavy traffic | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday daytime (Tuesday 12:00) | AED 86.18 | AED 86.18–AED 87.09 | The reference time |
| Weekday rush hour (Tuesday 17:30) | AED 86.18 | AED 86.18–AED 87.09 | Only the traffic |
| Night (Tuesday 23:30) | AED 86.18 | AED 86.18–AED 87.09 | Only the traffic |
| Weekend afternoon (Saturday 14:00) | AED 86.18 | AED 86.18–AED 87.09 | Only the traffic |

## Weekday daytime, line by line

- Pick-up charge, Airport taxi (from Zayed International Airport): AED 20.00 ([source](https://admobility.gov.ae/en/taxi-fares))
- Airport taxi (from Zayed International Airport): 0.99 km: AED 1.79 ([source](https://admobility.gov.ae/en/taxi-fares))
- Airport taxi (from Zayed International Airport): 35.38 km: AED 64.39 ([source](https://admobility.gov.ae/en/taxi-fares))
- Total, typical traffic: AED 86.18

## 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.

## More trips

- [Corniche to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque](https://taxifare.org/ae/abu-dhabi/corniche-to-grand-mosque/index.md)
- [Corniche to Louvre Abu Dhabi](https://taxifare.org/ae/abu-dhabi/corniche-to-louvre/index.md)
- [Corniche to Yas Island (Ferrari World)](https://taxifare.org/ae/abu-dhabi/corniche-to-yas/index.md)
- [Corniche to Etihad Arena (Yas Bay)](https://taxifare.org/ae/abu-dhabi/corniche-to-etihad-arena/index.md)
- [Corniche to ADNEC Centre](https://taxifare.org/ae/abu-dhabi/corniche-to-adnec/index.md)
- [Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque](https://taxifare.org/ae/abu-dhabi/auh-to-grand-mosque/index.md)
- [Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Louvre Abu Dhabi](https://taxifare.org/ae/abu-dhabi/auh-to-louvre/index.md)
- [Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Emirates Palace](https://taxifare.org/ae/abu-dhabi/auh-to-emirates-palace/index.md)
- [Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Al Maryah Island](https://taxifare.org/ae/abu-dhabi/auh-to-al-maryah/index.md)
- [Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Al Reem Island](https://taxifare.org/ae/abu-dhabi/auh-to-al-reem/index.md)
- [Zayed International Airport (AUH) to ADNEC Centre](https://taxifare.org/ae/abu-dhabi/auh-to-adnec/index.md)
- [Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Saadiyat Beach](https://taxifare.org/ae/abu-dhabi/auh-to-saadiyat/index.md)
- [Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Yas Island (Ferrari World)](https://taxifare.org/ae/abu-dhabi/auh-to-yas/index.md)
- [Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Etihad Arena (Yas Bay)](https://taxifare.org/ae/abu-dhabi/auh-to-etihad-arena/index.md)
- [Al Maryah Island to ADNEC Centre](https://taxifare.org/ae/abu-dhabi/al-maryah-to-adnec/index.md)
- [Cruise Terminal (Zayed Port) to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque](https://taxifare.org/ae/abu-dhabi/cruise-terminal-to-grand-mosque/index.md)

The full tariff: [Abu Dhabi taxi fares](https://taxifare.org/ae/abu-dhabi/index.md)

To cite this page: Taxi from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Corniche, TaxiFare, https://taxifare.org/ae/abu-dhabi/auh-to-corniche/ (checked 3 November 2026)