Airport city bus — Hafilat, not Nol.
Route notes for Abu Dhabi Bus A1: AUH Airport to Abu Dhabi Central
Operator: ITC Abu Dhabi. From AUH Airport to Abu Dhabi Central. Every 20–30 mins. Dubai RTA buses are Nol only. Abu Dhabi city buses are Hafilat. Intercity E-routes (E100, E101, E16, E700 and cousins) are the coaches between emirates — confirm the live stop, because names get reused.
How to ride it today
Open S’hail (Dubai) or the local operator app. The stop list on this page is typical, not a live GPS feed. For Jumeirah beaches take Bus 81; for DXB toward Satwa / Trade Centre take C01.
Confirm hours, tickets and visitor rules on the ITC Abu Dhabi (Hafilat / buses) before you go.
Hours, fares and the operator site
Confirm last trains and Nol or Hafilat prices on the operator’s own page and in the S’hail app before you tap — they change.
First and last trains
Typical times for this route — not a live board. Check S’hail for the next Metro, tram or bus.
- 05:15 First useful
- 08:00 Peak
- 23:30 Late
Stops on this route
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1
AUH Airport
AUH Airport · Nol zone 2 · +0 min
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2
Abu Dhabi Central
Abu Dhabi Central · Nol zone 3 · +40 min
Nol fares on this route
Typical Silver, Gold and Student prices from published RTA tables. Confirm in the S’hail app before you tap — Gold vs Silver and how many zones you cross can change the fare.
| From | To | Silver | Gold | Student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUH Airport | Abu Dhabi Central | AED 5.00 | AED 10.00 | AED 2.50 |
Nearby on this route
Malls, beaches and attractions near the stops — plus airport SIM desks when the route serves DXB or AUH.
Malls along this route
Attractions along this route
Dining nearby
SIM collection counters
Frequently asked questions
Can I pay cash on Abu Dhabi Bus A1: AUH Airport to Abu Dhabi Central?
Abu Dhabi city buses use Hafilat, not Nol. Buy or top up before you board. ITC Abu Dhabi does not take random cash on the step.
Where does Abu Dhabi Bus A1: AUH Airport to Abu Dhabi Central go?
Airport city bus — Hafilat, not Nol. AUH Airport to Abu Dhabi Central. Operator: ITC Abu Dhabi. The stop list on this page is the route, not a live GPS feed — open S’hail or the local operator app for every intermediate stop.
How often does Abu Dhabi Bus A1: AUH Airport to Abu Dhabi Central run?
Every 20–30 mins Typically 05:00–00:00 Friday prayer and road works stretch waits. Check the live board, not only this page.
What is near Abu Dhabi Bus A1?
Use the nearby list on this page for beaches, malls and attractions along the stops. For Jumeirah beaches take Bus 81; for DXB toward Satwa / Trade Centre take C01 — only if this page is that route.