Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) is based in Abu Dhabi and located 20 miles from the city center. The airport is one of the fastest developing in the world and since the opening of Terminal 3 in January 2009 now has the capacity to serve around 12 million passengers a year. It has three terminals and its main airline is Etihad Airways along with about 37 other passenger airlines. Work has begun on a new terminal at Abu Dhabi Airport which is expected to be completed by 2012 and increase the airports capacity to 20 million per annum.

Airport Information Abu Dhabi

• Location: Abu Dhabi International Airport is situated 20 miles east of Abu Dhabi in the UAE.
• Address: Abu Dhabi International Airport, PO Box 20, Abu Dhabi, UAE
• Telephone Number: (91) 971-2-505-5555
• Time Zone: GMT +4
• Eating & Drinking: AUH has a large variety of cafes, restaurants, cafeterias and bars at all terminals, both before and after check in. Some of these include McDonalds, Starbucks, Segafredo and Bill Bentley.
• ATM: Bureau de change for foreign currency and ATMs can be located in Terminals 1 and 2.
• WiFi: Free wireless Internet is available at all terminals in Abu Dhabi International Airport. Free Internet access is also available at a number of lounges in the airport.
• Shopping: There are numerous shops including boutiques like Rolex, Burberrry and Swarovoski and outlets such as Boot Pharmacy and Pure Bold. Terminal 3 accommodates a wide and varied selection of duty-free products.
• Luggage: Trolleys can be located at each arrival section and at the five baggage claim areas. For lost property contact the Information Desk or call 971-2-505-2771.
• Airport Hotels: The Airport Hotel (971-2-575-7377) is situated in Terminal 1 transit of the airport. The Al Maha Rotana Suites (971-4-328-9899) are about 20 miles away and the Sheraton Residence Abu Dhabi (971-2-666-6220) provides has a shuttle service to and from AUH. The Hilton Baynunah (971-2-632-7777) and Emirate Palace Hotel (971-2-690-9000) are both 25 miles away from the airport.
• Disabled Travelers: Abu Dhabi Airport supplies a special check-in gate, toilets, elevators and personal assistance through the Golden Class service (971 2 575 7466).
• Lounges: The Airport Hotel Lounge and Ghazal Lounge charge per 4 hours. The Etihad Premium Lounge only accepts passengers traveling in Etihad Premium cabins or those who are Guest Loyalty Program members of Gold or Silver tiers. The Al Dar Lounge only accepts reservations. All are located in Terminal 1 and open 24 hours. The Al Dana Lounge only takes reservations and is open between 8am to 4pm and 8pm to 4am. Terminal 2 Premium Lounge is only open when required.
• Parking: Short-stay parking is located by each terminal with pedestrian access to the Skypark from 1 and 3. The first 15 minutes costs 50¢ then $3 for each additional hour with a maximum of $33 per day at Terminal 2 and $65 at Terminal 1 and the Skypark. Long-term parking is available at Terminal 2 and costs an extra $33 per day or part of a day. A regular, free shuttle connects Terminal 2 to the other terminals, 5 minutes away.
• Directions & Transportation: There are three main roads from Abu Dhabi which merge into the E10 leading to the airport: Highway 2, Highway 8 and Highway 30. The bus 901 runs from the city center and provides transportation to the airport terminals 1 and 2 hourly, a single costs about $1. There is a special, free bus for Etihad passengers. The two main, 24 hour companies can be found outside Terminals 1 and 2, a journey to Abu Dhabi costs approximately $18.
• Website: http://www.abudhabiairport.ae/