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How to get fromAbu Dhabi to Rub' al Khaliby plane, unknown, shuttle, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Abu Dhabi to Rub' al Khali by plane, unknown, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly from Abu Dhabi, travel

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    1. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Sharurah Domestic Airport (SHW)plane plane AUH - SHW
    2. Walk from Sharurah Domestic Airport (SHW) to Rub' al Khaliunknown unknown
    16h 53m

  2. Shuttle to Dubai International Airport, fly, travel

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Abu Dhabi to Dubai Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Sharurah Domestic Airport (SHW)plane plane DXB - SHW
    3. Walk from Sharurah Domestic Airport (SHW) to Rub' al Khaliunknown unknown
    18h 30m

  3. Drive to Hamad International Airport, fly, travel

    1. Drive from Abu Dhabi to Hamad International Airport (DOH)car car
    2. Fly from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Sharurah Domestic Airport (SHW)plane plane DOH - SHW
    3. Walk from Sharurah Domestic Airport (SHW) to Rub' al Khaliunknown unknown
    17h 35m

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Sharurah Domestic Airport (SHW) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration8h 17mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 524Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,548.2 km
  • Duration: 16h 53m

What companies run services between Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and Rub' al Khali, Saudi Arabia?

There is no direct connection from Abu Dhabi to Rub' al Khali. However, you can take the bus to Abu Dhabi Terminal Bus Station, walk to Abu Dhabi (AUH) airport, fly to Sharurah Domestic Airport (SHW), then travel to Rub' al Khali. Alternatively, you can take the line 034 bus to Abu Dhabi - ADCO, walk to Abu Dhabi, take the shuttle to Dubai Airport, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) airport, fly to Sharurah Domestic Airport (SHW), then travel to Rub' al Khali.

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