Taxi from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Etihad Arena (Yas Bay)

A taxi from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Etihad Arena (Yas Bay) costs about AED 32.61, day or night (6.0 km, about 18 min). From the official Abu Dhabi taxi tariff in force since 1 November 2026, checked 3 November 2026.

Fare

Weekday daytime · metered AED 32.61 AED 31.57 in light traffic · AED 33.34 in heavy 6.0 km · about 18 min
Pick-up charge, Airport taxi (from Zayed International Airport)Taxi fares
AED 20.00
Airport taxi (from Zayed International Airport): 0.54 km, 2.2 min in slow trafficTaxi fares
AED 2.09
Airport taxi (from Zayed International Airport): 2.73 km, 11.1 min in slow trafficTaxi fares
AED 10.52
Total, typical traffic
AED 32.61
  • The route is the quickest by road (OpenStreetMap data); journey times allow for the city's usual traffic.

Through the day

WhenTypical fareLight to heavy trafficWhat changes
Weekday daytimeTuesday 12:00 AED 32.61 AED 31.57–AED 33.34 The reference time
Weekday rush hourTuesday 17:30 AED 32.61 AED 31.57–AED 33.34 Only the traffic
NightTuesday 23:30 AED 32.61 AED 31.57–AED 33.34 Only the traffic
Weekend afternoonSaturday 14:00 AED 32.61 AED 31.57–AED 33.34 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: Etihad Arena (Yas Bay)
The indoor arena on Yas Bay, for concerts and sports, by the waterfront restaurants. Traffic is heavy around it after events.

About this trip

How much is a taxi from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Etihad Arena (Yas Bay)?
About AED 32.61 on a weekday in the daytime, AED 31.57 to AED 33.34 depending on traffic, for 6.0 km (about 18 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 32.61 at any time.

Route

Zayed International AirportLeaves Zayed International Airport
  • Abu Dhabi city and Yas Island (taxi service area)
  • Zayed International Airport
  • Your route

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