Zayed International Airport

Zayed International Airport is Abu Dhabi’s main international airport, with a modern, spacious terminal for arriving passengers and connecting flights. Clean facilities, comfortable seating and free Wi-Fi make a layover easier, while cafés, restaurants, duty-free shops and luxury stores give you options between flights. The terminal is often calm during late-night and early-morning waits, though food choices tend toward the upscale end and some signs can be confusing. If you leave the airport, metered taxis are available outside.

A terminal built for connections

Zayed International Airport’s Terminal A replaced the former Terminals 1 and 3. The new terminal was needed as flight numbers grew, including services from low-cost carriers such as Air Arabia and Wizz Air. Its spacious layout gives passengers room to walk between facilities and find a place to sit during a connection.

The airport has cafés, restaurants, duty-free stores, luxury-brand shops, beauty salons, lounges and refreshment areas. The range gives you ways to fill a long wait, although dining options tend toward upscale choices. The terminal also has prayer rooms and business lounges.

Making a layover easier

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the terminal and connects without a sign-up. Comfortable seating, charging points and clean washrooms are useful during a longer wait. The airport’s calm atmosphere can make an overnight connection more restful, and walking around is one way to pass the time between flights.

Signage can be confusing in places, so allow time to find your gate and check the airport’s guidance if you are unsure of the route. If you plan to leave the airport, metered taxis are available at the stand outside. The terminal also has baggage storage and accessible entrances, restrooms, seating and parking.