Taxi from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Emirates Palace

A taxi from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Emirates Palace costs about AED 88.51, day or night (37.6 km, about 45 min). From the official Abu Dhabi taxi tariff in force since 1 November 2026, checked 3 November 2026.

Weekday daytime · metered AED 88.51 AED 88.51 in light traffic · AED 89.77 in heavy 37.6 km · about 45 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): 36.66 kmTaxi fares
AED 66.71
RoundingTaxi fares
AED 0.01
Total, typical traffic
AED 88.51

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 88.51	AED 88.51–AED 89.77	The reference time
Weekday rush hourTuesday 17:30	AED 88.51	AED 88.51–AED 89.77	Only the traffic
NightTuesday 23:30	AED 88.51	AED 88.51–AED 89.77	Only the traffic
Weekend afternoonSaturday 14:00	AED 88.51	AED 88.51–AED 89.77	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: Emirates Palace: The Emirates Palace hotel at the western end of the Corniche, next to Qasr Al Watan.

About this trip

How much is a taxi from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Emirates Palace?: About AED 88.51 on a weekday in the daytime, AED 88.51 to AED 89.77 depending on traffic, for 37.6 km (about 45 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 88.51 at any time.

Route

Usually via E10 and Al Maqta Bridge. Drivers may take another way when traffic is heavy. Licensed taxis don't pay the Al Maqta Bridge charge.

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