# 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.

Worked out from the Abu Dhabi tariff in force from 1 November 2026. Status: Verified. 20.3 km, about 28 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 57.19 | AED 56.93–AED 58.47 | The reference time |
| Weekday rush hour (Tuesday 17:30) | AED 57.19 | AED 56.93–AED 58.47 | Only the traffic |
| Night (Tuesday 23:30) | AED 57.19 | AED 56.93–AED 58.47 | Only the traffic |
| Weekend afternoon (Saturday 14:00) | AED 57.19 | AED 56.93–AED 58.47 | 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): 0.97 km, 0.1 min in slow traffic: AED 1.81 ([source](https://admobility.gov.ae/en/taxi-fares))
- Airport taxi (from Zayed International Airport): 18.93 km, 1.9 min in slow traffic: AED 35.39 ([source](https://admobility.gov.ae/en/taxi-fares))
- Rounding: −AED 0.01 ([source](https://admobility.gov.ae/en/taxi-fares))
- Total, typical traffic: AED 57.19

## 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.

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- [Corniche to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque](https://taxifare.org/ae/abu-dhabi/corniche-to-grand-mosque/index.md)
- [Cruise Terminal (Zayed Port) to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque](https://taxifare.org/ae/abu-dhabi/cruise-terminal-to-grand-mosque/index.md)
- [Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque to Louvre Abu Dhabi](https://taxifare.org/ae/abu-dhabi/grand-mosque-to-louvre/index.md)
- [Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Corniche](https://taxifare.org/ae/abu-dhabi/auh-to-corniche/index.md)
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- [Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Emirates Palace](https://taxifare.org/ae/abu-dhabi/auh-to-emirates-palace/index.md)
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- [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 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)

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 Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, TaxiFare, https://taxifare.org/ae/abu-dhabi/auh-to-grand-mosque/ (checked 3 November 2026)