Taxi from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

A taxi from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque costs about AED 57.19, day or night (20.3 km, about 28 min). From the official Abu Dhabi taxi tariff in force since 1 November 2026, checked 3 November 2026.

Weekday daytime · metered AED 57.19 AED 56.93 in light traffic · AED 58.47 in heavy 20.3 km · about 28 min

Pick-up charge, Airport taxi (from Zayed International Airport)Taxi fares
AED 20.00
Airport taxi (from Zayed International Airport): 0.97 km, 0.1 min in slow trafficTaxi fares
AED 1.81
Airport taxi (from Zayed International Airport): 18.93 km, 1.9 min in slow trafficTaxi fares
AED 35.39
RoundingTaxi fares
−AED 0.01
Total, typical traffic
AED 57.19

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 57.19	AED 56.93–AED 58.47	The reference time
Weekday rush hourTuesday 17:30	AED 57.19	AED 56.93–AED 58.47	Only the traffic
NightTuesday 23:30	AED 57.19	AED 56.93–AED 58.47	Only the traffic
Weekend afternoonSaturday 14:00	AED 57.19	AED 56.93–AED 58.47	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: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, by the bridges onto the island, open to visitors outside prayer times.

About this trip

How much is a taxi from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque?: About AED 57.19 on a weekday in the daytime, AED 56.93 to AED 58.47 depending on traffic, for 20.3 km (about 28 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 57.19 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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