# 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.

Worked out from the Abu Dhabi tariff in force from 1 November 2026. Status: Verified. 37.6 km, about 45 min by the quickest road 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.

## Through the day

| When | Typical fare | Light to heavy traffic | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday daytime (Tuesday 12:00) | AED 88.51 | AED 88.51–AED 89.77 | The reference time |
| Weekday rush hour (Tuesday 17:30) | AED 88.51 | AED 88.51–AED 89.77 | Only the traffic |
| Night (Tuesday 23:30) | AED 88.51 | AED 88.51–AED 89.77 | Only the traffic |
| Weekend afternoon (Saturday 14:00) | AED 88.51 | AED 88.51–AED 89.77 | 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): 36.66 km: AED 66.71 ([source](https://admobility.gov.ae/en/taxi-fares))
- Rounding: AED 0.01 ([source](https://admobility.gov.ae/en/taxi-fares))
- Total, typical traffic: AED 88.51

## 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.

## More trips

- [Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Corniche](https://taxifare.org/ae/abu-dhabi/auh-to-corniche/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 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)
- [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)
- [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 Emirates Palace, TaxiFare, https://taxifare.org/ae/abu-dhabi/auh-to-emirates-palace/ (checked 3 November 2026)