Hubs
Major
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Hub Overview
Passengers
24.5M
Destinations
120
Connectivity
80/100
Transit
excellent
Hub Airlines
EY
Etihad Airways
primary
Terminal & Lounges
Terminal Overview
AUH's new Terminal A (Midfield Terminal) is the primary terminal, with a capacity of 45 million passengers. Terminal 1 handles some carriers.
Lounge Highlights
The Etihad First Class Lounge in Terminal A features a Six Senses Spa, a la carte dining, and a cigar lounge.
Transit Tips
- The new Terminal A (Midfield Terminal) opened in 2023 and handles most flights.
- Etihad offers a complimentary Abu Dhabi city tour for transit passengers with 6+ hour layovers.
- US preclearance is available at AUH, meaning you arrive in the US as a domestic passenger.
- The terminal features a sensory relaxation room and wellness zone for transit passengers.
- Free Wi-Fi is unlimited throughout the airport.
Ground Transport
Airport taxis use meters and reach downtown Abu Dhabi in about 30 minutes for AED 75. A bus service runs to the Abu Dhabi Bus Terminal.
Fun Facts
- AUH offers US customs preclearance, one of very few airports outside North America with this facility.
- The new Midfield Terminal cost $3 billion and features an arched roof inspired by desert dunes.
- Etihad formerly offered The Residence, a three-room apartment on the A380.