There are 5 ways to get from Downtown Dubai to Ras al Khaimah Airport (RKT) by subway, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Subway, bus
best- Take the subway from Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station 1 to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1subway
- Take the bus from Airport Terminal 3 to Cove Rotana Resortbus
- Take the bus from Ras Al Khaimah to RAK Airportbus
3h 47mAED 43–56Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dubai Union Bus Station to Ras Al Khaimahbus
3h 59mAED 35–65Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Downtown Dubai to Ras al Khaimah-RKT101.2 km
1h 14mDrive 101.2 km
- Drive from Downtown Dubai to Ras al Khaimah Airport (RKT)car 101.2 km
1h 14mAED 42–60Taxi
- Take the taxi from Downtown Dubai to Ras al Khaimah Airport (RKT)taxi 101.2 km
1h 14mAED 370–450
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Downtown Dubai to Ras al Khaimah Airport (RKT) is to bus which costs AED 35 - AED 65 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Downtown Dubai to Ras al Khaimah Airport (RKT) is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs AED 40 - AED 60.
No, there is no direct bus from Downtown Dubai station to Ras al Khaimah Airport (RKT). However, there are services departing from Dubai Union Bus Station and arriving at RAK Airport via Ras Al Khaimah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Downtown Dubai and Ras al Khaimah Airport (RKT) is 165 km. The road distance is 101.2 km.
The best way to get from Downtown Dubai to Ras al Khaimah Airport (RKT) without a car is to subway and bus which takes 3h 47m and costs AED 40 - AED 60.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Downtown Dubai to Ras al Khaimah Airport (RKT), including transfers.
Downtown Dubai to Ras al Khaimah Airport (RKT) bus services, operated by RAKTA (Rak Transport Authority), depart from Dubai Union Bus Station.
Downtown Dubai to Ras al Khaimah Airport (RKT) bus services, operated by RAKTA (Rak Transport Authority), arrive at Ras Al Khaimah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downtown Dubai to Ras al Khaimah Airport (RKT) is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Downtown Dubai to Ras al Khaimah Airport (RKT).
There are 454+ hotels available in Ras al Khaimah Airport (RKT).
What companies run services between Downtown Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Ras al Khaimah Airport (RKT), United Arab Emirates?
RAKTA (Rak Transport Authority) operates a bus from Dubai Union Bus Station to Ras Al Khaimah hourly. Tickets cost AED 22–40 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- Phone
- 800 90 90
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dubai RTA
Subway from Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station 1 to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- AED 5–8
- Schedules at
- Dubai RTA
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- Phone
- +971-50-6263-955
- [email protected]
- Website
- rakshuttle.jebeljais.ae
Bus from Airport Terminal 3 to Cove Rotana Resort
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- AED 29–30
- Schedules at
- rakshuttle.jebeljais.ae
- Phone
- 800 1 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- rakta.gov.ae
Bus from Ras Al Khaimah to RAK Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- AED 9–19
- Schedules at
- rakta.gov.ae
Bus from Dubai Union Bus Station to Ras Al Khaimah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- AED 22–40
- Schedules at
- rakta.gov.ae
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Downtown Dubai to Ras al Khaimah-RKT
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Estimated price
- AED 370–450
Dubai Taxi Corporation
- Phone
- +971 4 208 0808
- Website
- dubaitaxi.ae
Arabia Taxi
- Phone
- 04 2080 808
- Website
- arabiataxi.ae
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Downtown Dubai and Ras al Khaimah Airport (RKT). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.