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Bus C01: Al Satwa to Airport T3

Satwa and Trade Centre to DXB Terminals.

FrequencyEvery 12–20 mins
HoursTypically 05:00–00:00
OriginAl Satwa
DestinationAirport T3

RTA Bus C01 is the useful airport-and-city bus linking the Satwa / Trade Centre side of Dubai with DXB terminals. It is not the Metro; it is the bus you take when luggage plus a hotel on the C01 corridor makes more sense than the Red Line from Terminal 3.

Airport versus Metro

Airport Terminal 3 Metro is still the default for Downtown and Marina hotels. C01 helps Satwa, Trade Centre hotels and anyone already on that bus grid. Nol only. Follow RTA airport bus signs in arrivals — unofficial touts are not the bus.

Pair with SIMs

du and e& visitor desks sit in DXB arrivals. Buy the SIM, then Metro or C01 — do not reverse that if you need maps offline. Confirm C01’s current airport stop on S’hail because terminal works relocate curbs.

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

  1. 1

    Al Satwa

    Al Satwa · Nol zone 2 · +0 min

  2. 2

    Airport T3

    Airport T3 · 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
Al Satwa Airport T3 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.

Attractions along this route

Museum of the Future Al Satwa · 7 min walk

Parks along this route

Zabeel Park Al Satwa · 18 min walk

Dining nearby

Airport & mall coffee (Tim Hortons / similar) Airport T3 · 1 min walk Satwa karak & cafeterias Al Satwa · 2 min walk Common Grounds DIFC Al Satwa · 15 min walk Zuma Lounge Al Satwa · 15 min walk BOCA Dubai Al Satwa · 15 min walk Zuma Dubai Al Satwa · 15 min walk

SIM collection counters

du Tourist SIM Airport T3 · 1 min walk Airalo UAE eSIM Airport T3 · 1 min walk e& (Etisalat) Visitor SIM Airport T3 · 17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is C01 better than the Metro from DXB?

For Downtown, Marina and the malls, Metro from T3 is usually faster. C01 is for the Satwa / Trade Centre bus corridor. Check S’hail with your hotel pin.

Can I pay cash on Bus C01: Al Satwa to Airport T3?

RTA Dubai buses are Nol tap-in — no cash on Bus C01. Buy Silver at any Metro station or airport kiosk.

Where does Bus C01: Al Satwa to Airport T3 go?

Satwa and Trade Centre to DXB Terminals. Al Satwa to Airport T3. Operator: RTA Dubai. 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 Bus C01: Al Satwa to Airport T3 run?

Every 12–20 mins Typically 05:00–00:00 Friday prayer and road works stretch waits. Check the live board, not only this page.

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