# 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.

Worked out from the Abu Dhabi tariff in force from 1 November 2026. Status: Verified. 6.0 km, about 18 min by the quickest road route.

## Through the day

| When | Typical fare | Light to heavy traffic | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday daytime (Tuesday 12:00) | AED 32.61 | AED 31.57–AED 33.34 | The reference time |
| Weekday rush hour (Tuesday 17:30) | AED 32.61 | AED 31.57–AED 33.34 | Only the traffic |
| Night (Tuesday 23:30) | AED 32.61 | AED 31.57–AED 33.34 | Only the traffic |
| Weekend afternoon (Saturday 14:00) | AED 32.61 | AED 31.57–AED 33.34 | 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): 0.54 km, 2.2 min in slow traffic: AED 2.09 ([source](https://admobility.gov.ae/en/taxi-fares))
- Airport taxi (from Zayed International Airport): 2.73 km, 11.1 min in slow traffic: AED 10.52 ([source](https://admobility.gov.ae/en/taxi-fares))
- Total, typical traffic: AED 32.61

## 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.

## More trips

- [Corniche to Etihad Arena (Yas Bay)](https://taxifare.org/ae/abu-dhabi/corniche-to-etihad-arena/index.md)
- [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 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)
- [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 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 Etihad Arena (Yas Bay), TaxiFare, https://taxifare.org/ae/abu-dhabi/auh-to-etihad-arena/ (checked 3 November 2026)