Dubai International Airport, which is recognized as the world’s busiest air hub in terms of the number of international flights, is located 5 km from the administrative center of the emirate. Therefore, tourists arriving in the UAE are wondering how to get from Dubai airport?
Guests of the United Arab Emirates can use several methods of transportation:
- underground;
- city buses;
- taxi;
- rented cars.
Each of these methods has its own nuances, which must be taken into account when visiting this wonderful city.
How to get from the airport by bus?
City buses are the cheapest transfer option, but they are mostly used by locals. Most of the routes run along the highway and streets, along which there are numerous hotels and hotels.
You can leave the airport from one of the bus stops , which are located opposite each of the three terminals of the international airport:
- The F55 bus route runs near 80 major hotels and hotels, and also reaches the Ibn Battuta metro station. The movement of transport is carried out every hour, the first departure from the airport is at 5:50, the last one is at 00:00 local time. However, there are traffic nuances: on Thursday this bus starts at 5:30 and ends at 01:00, on Friday – from 13:00 to 01:00 at night.
- Route 401 departs only from term 1 of the international airport. The end point is the Deira region. The traffic interval is every 30 minutes.
- Route 402 departs from Terminal 1. Open daily from 7:30 to 23:10. There are 31 stops along the route, which the bus overcomes in 60 minutes.
- Buses number 2, 4, 11A, 15, 32C, 33, 55, etc. depart from the airport. The approximate cost is 3-8 AED. To travel by bus, you need to get a Nol card, which should be applied when entering and exiting the transport. Travel is not possible without this transport card.
How to get from Dubai airport by metro?
There are 2 subway stations on the territory of the international airport: “Airport Terminal 1” and “Airport Terminal 3” , located in terminals No. 1 and No. 3.
The operating hours of the subway vary depending on the day of the week. So, from Monday to Wednesday, the train leaves at 5:30 and works until 00:00 at night. On Friday – from 5:30 to 01:00 at night. On Friday, the transport time is reduced, the first train leaves at 10:00, the last at 01:00.
The fare is paid using the Nol transport card.
The NOL transport card can be purchased at special vending machines at the airport. Its cost starts from 2 UAE dirhams, which is only 0.50 cents from the US dollar. After the purchase, it is better to immediately replenish the account on the card. You can also get unlimited public transport for 24 hours for AED 20. In general, when buying a card in a machine, you can choose the appropriate option.
To make it easier to navigate, look at the Dubai metro map. There are only 2 branches, so it’s hard to get lost.
How to get there by taxi?
The UAE in this case is no different from other countries. There are several types of taxis:
- taxis run by local residents;
- official transfer from the airport.
Many tourists do not speak foreign languages, so local taxi drivers can cash in on inflated fares. we recommend that you contact trusted companies offering transfer services from Dubai airport to the city center or to other emirates.
One of the most advantageous offers is a trip through the Kiwitaxi service . Tourists can order a transfer in advance: the car will be delivered right on time, so you don’t have to wait at the airport, but you can immediately go to the hotel.
Tourism Specialist in the UAE. Higher professional education. Paperwork and booking tours in the UAE. Professional management of clients at all stages of the journey – from the application to the return.
