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Plan your trip at Zayed International Airport

Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesIATA: AUHICAO: OMAA
Current airport: AUH

Getting to and from Zayed International Airport: transport, parking, and where to pick someone up or drop them off. Every part links to the full information.

Transport

Where you arrive, with connections and frequency.

All transport to Zayed International Airport

Parking

  • 3parking areas
Always book in advance
Long Stay

All parking areas, with facts for each one

Picking someone up

Where someone gets in and where you can wait or meet.

  • Short Stay Car ParkPark and come inside
    Short Stay Car Park, directly opposite AUH
    • Picking up: permittedFor pick-ups at arrivals, use the Short Stay Car Park directly opposite AUH. Vehicles should not be left unattended at any time: Abu Dhabi Police will tow any unattended vehicle at the owner's expense.

Each spot lists only the verified actions; anything missing is unknown.

All pickup rules

Dropping someone off

A quick drop-off, or park and come inside.

  • Drop-off in front of the departures areaKiss & Ride
    Departures Forecourt, directly in front of the departures area
    • Dropping off: permittedYou can drop off friends and family directly in front of the departures area; there is no charge for the first 10 minutes. Vehicles should not be left unattended at any time: Abu Dhabi Police will tow any unattended vehicle at the owner's expense. Accessible drop-off spaces are located on the departures level.

    For all actions above: Free within 10 minutes.

Each spot lists only the verified actions; anything missing is unknown.

All drop-off rules

This is a selection of verified information. Check the official sources for additional and current conditions.

SourcesWhere this comes fromChecked on the official websites of the airport and the carriers on October 5, 2026.