# Taxi from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Saadiyat Beach

A taxi from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Saadiyat Beach costs about AED 79.14, day or night (32.5 km, about 35 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. 32.5 km, about 35 min by the quickest road route.

Usually via E12. Drivers may take another way when traffic is heavy.

## Through the day

| When | Typical fare | Light to heavy traffic | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday daytime (Tuesday 12:00) | AED 79.14 | AED 79.14–AED 79.21 | The reference time |
| Weekday rush hour (Tuesday 17:30) | AED 79.14 | AED 79.14–AED 79.21 | Only the traffic |
| Night (Tuesday 23:30) | AED 79.14 | AED 79.14–AED 79.21 | Only the traffic |
| Weekend afternoon (Saturday 14:00) | AED 79.14 | AED 79.14–AED 79.21 | 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): 0.98 km: AED 1.79 ([source](https://admobility.gov.ae/en/taxi-fares))
- Airport taxi (from Zayed International Airport): 31.51 km: AED 57.35 ([source](https://admobility.gov.ae/en/taxi-fares))
- Total, typical traffic: AED 79.14

## 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: Saadiyat Beach.** Saadiyat Island's beach and resort hotels, north-east of the city centre.

## About this trip

### How much is a taxi from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Saadiyat Beach?

About AED 79.14 on a weekday in the daytime, AED 79.14 to AED 79.21 depending on traffic, for 32.5 km (about 35 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 79.14 at any time.

## More trips

- [Marina Mall to Saadiyat Beach](https://taxifare.org/ae/abu-dhabi/marina-mall-to-saadiyat/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 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)

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 Saadiyat Beach, TaxiFare, https://taxifare.org/ae/abu-dhabi/auh-to-saadiyat/ (checked 3 November 2026)