There are 6 ways to get from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Al Dhafra Air Base by bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Bus, taxi via Zayed International Airport - Terminal A
best- Take the bus from Al Jafiliya Bus Station 1 to Zayed International Airport - Terminal Abus E102
- Take the taxi from Zayed International Airport - Terminal A to Al Dhafra Air Basetaxi
3h 44mAED 127–172Drive 175.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Al Dhafra Air Basecar 175.1 km
2h 12mAED 72–103Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dubai-DXB to Al Dhafra Air Base175.1 km
2h 12mAED 370–470Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Al Dhafra Air Basetaxi 175.1 km
2h 12mAED 400–490Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Al Jafiliya Bus Station 1 to Mussafah Shabiya Bus Stationbus E102
- Take the taxi from Mussafah Shabiya Bus Station to Al Dhafra Air Basetaxi
4h 40mAED 91–127Bus, taxi #2
- Take the bus from Al Jafiliya Bus Station 1 to Mussafah Shabiya Bus Stationbus E102
- Take the taxi from Mussafah Shabiya Bus Station to Al Dhafra Air Basetaxi
4h 48mAED 94–132
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Al Dhafra Air Base is to drive which costs AED 70 - AED 110 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Al Dhafra Air Base is to Airport Transfer which takes 2h 12m and costs AED 370 - AED 470.
The distance between Dubai Airport (DXB) and Al Dhafra Air Base is 189 km. The road distance is 175.1 km.
The best way to get from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Al Dhafra Air Base without a car is to bus and taxi via Zayed International Airport - Terminal A which takes 3h 44m and costs AED 120 - AED 180.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Al Dhafra Air Base, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Dubai Airport (DXB) to Al Dhafra Air Base is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Al Dhafra Air Base.
There are 19+ hotels available in Al Dhafra Air Base.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dubai Airport (DXB) and Al Dhafra Air Base. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Dubai Airport (DXB), United Arab Emirates and Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates?
There is no direct connection from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Al Dhafra Air Base. However, you can take the subway to max Metro Station 2, walk to Al Jafiliya Bus Station 1, take the bus to Zayed International Airport - Terminal A, then take the taxi to Al Dhafra Air Base. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Dubai-DXB to Al Dhafra Air Base on demand. Tickets cost AED 370–470 and the journey takes 2h 12m.
- Phone
- 8009090
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dubai RTA
Bus from Al Jafiliya Bus Station 1 to Zayed International Airport - Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- AED 22–35
- Website
- Dubai RTA
Bus from Al Jafiliya Bus Station 1 to Mussafah Shabiya Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- AED 26–40
- Website
- Dubai RTA
Bus from Al Jafiliya Bus Station 1 to Mussafah Shabiya Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- AED 26–40
- Website
- Dubai RTA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Dubai-DXB to Al Dhafra Air Base
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- AED 370–470
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- AED 60–490
Dubai Taxi Corporation
- Phone
- +971 4 208 0808
- Website
- dubaitaxi.ae
National Taxi
- Phone
- +971 600 535353
- Website
- arabiataxi.ae
UBER
- Website
- uber.com
National Taxi
- Phone
- +971 600 535353
- Website
- arabiataxi.ae
UBER
- Website
- uber.com
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