アブダビ国際空港はアラブ首長国連邦の首都アブダビに位置する主要空港であり、中東の重要な航空ハブです。市中心部から東に約30キロメートルに位置し、年間約2,400万人の旅客を処理しています。2023年にミッドフィールド・ターミナル（ターミナルA）が開業し、年間4,500万人の処理能力を追加しました。この新ターミナルは65のコンタクトゲートを持ち、アブダビのビジョン2030に基づく航空ハブ戦略の中核施設です。エティハド航空の主要ハブであり、エア・アラビア・アブダビの拠点でもあります。アブダビメトロと将来的なエティハド鉄道の接続が計画されています。空港は米国行きフライトの旅客に米国国境前審査施設を提供しており、米国到着時に国内線と同様の手続きで入国できる利点があります。アブダビ空港はドバイ空港と競合しながらも、エティハド航空のネットワークを通じてヨーロッパ、アフリカ、アジア、オセアニアへの広範な接続を提供しています。空港はアブダビの石油後経済の多角化戦略において重要な役割を担っています。

Aviation Terms

飛行場灯火 (AGL: Airfield Lighting) 空港カテゴリ (Airport Category) 空港標高 (ELEV: Airport Elevation) 空港消防署 (ARFF: Airport Fire Station) 空港ラウンジ (Airport Lounge) 空港基準点 (ARP: Airport Reference Point) エプロン (Apron) 自動旅券審査 (APC: Automated Passport Control)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get from Abu Dhabi Airport to the city center?

The A1 airport bus runs from Terminal A to the central bus station in downtown Abu Dhabi in about 40-50 minutes for AED 4. Taxis are readily available with a starting fare of AED 25 and cost approximately AED 60-80 to the city center (30 km). Ride-hailing services are also available. The new Midfield Terminal has improved ground transport access significantly.

How many terminals does Abu Dhabi Airport have?

Abu Dhabi International Airport has the new Terminal A (Midfield Terminal), which opened in 2023 as the primary terminal for Etihad Airways and most international carriers. The massive facility can handle 45 million passengers annually. The older Terminal 1 continues to serve some airlines and domestic flights.

What makes Abu Dhabi Airport's Terminal A special?

Terminal A (Midfield Terminal) is one of the largest airport terminals in the world at 742,000 square meters. It features the largest free-standing arch in the world, biometric smart travel technology for seamless processing, and over 160 retail and dining outlets. The terminal was designed to provide a premium travel experience matching Abu Dhabi's luxury tourism positioning.

Is there free Wi-Fi at Abu Dhabi Airport?

Yes, AUH provides free unlimited Wi-Fi throughout all terminals. The network offers high-speed connections suitable for streaming and video calls. Terminal A also features abundant charging stations, rest pods, shower facilities, and a hotel within the terminal for transit passengers.

Which airlines have a hub at Abu Dhabi Airport?

Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, uses AUH as its global hub from Terminal A. Etihad is not part of any major airline alliance but has partnership agreements with numerous carriers worldwide. Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, a low-cost joint venture, also operates from the airport with routes to Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East.