There are 6 ways to get from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Khalifa City by bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or subway
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Al Jafiliya Bus Station 1 to Zayed International Airport - Terminal Abus E102
2h 41mAED 57–87Subway, bus, line 160 bus
cheapest- Take the subway from Airport Terminal Metro Station to Discovery Gardens Metro Station 2subway
- Take the bus from Ibn Battuta Bus Station 8 to Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1bus
- Take the bus from Al Wadha Terminal to Sas Al Nakhlbus 160
4h 8mAED 35–55Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dubai-DXB to Khalifa City131.1 km
1h 16mAED 370–470Drive 131.1 km
- Drive from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Khalifa Citycar 131.1 km
1h 16mAED 54–77Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Khalifa Citytaxi 131.1 km
1h 16mAED 300–370Bus, line 160 bus
- Take the bus from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 9 to Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1bus E100
- Take the bus from Al Wadha Terminal to Sas Al Nakhlbus 160
3h 47mAED 37–55
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Khalifa City is to subway and bus and line 160 bus which costs AED 35 - AED 55 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Khalifa City is to Airport Transfer which takes 1h 16m and costs AED 370 - AED 470.
No, there is no direct bus from Dubai Airport (DXB) station to Khalifa City. However, there are services departing from Al Jafiliya Bus Station 1 and arriving at Zayed International Airport - Terminal A via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Dubai Airport (DXB) and Khalifa City is 138 km. The road distance is 131.1 km.
The best way to get from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Khalifa City without a car is to bus which takes 2h 41m and costs AED 55 - AED 90.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Khalifa City, including transfers.
Dubai Airport (DXB) to Khalifa City bus services, operated by Dubai RTA Bus, depart from Al Jafiliya Bus Station 1.
Dubai Airport (DXB) to Khalifa City bus services, operated by Dubai RTA Bus, arrive at Zayed International Airport - Terminal A station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dubai Airport (DXB) to Khalifa City is 131 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Khalifa City.
There are 1266+ hotels available in Khalifa City.
What companies run services between Dubai Airport (DXB), United Arab Emirates and Khalifa City, United Arab Emirates?
Dubai RTA Bus operates a bus from Al Jafiliya Bus Station 1 to Zayed International Airport - Terminal A hourly. Tickets cost AED 22–35 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Phone
- 800 90 90
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dubai RTA
Subway from Airport Terminal Metro Station to Discovery Gardens Metro Station 2
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- AED 7–11
- Schedules at
- Dubai RTA
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- 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 Ghubaiba Bus Station 9 to Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- AED 27–40
- Website
- Dubai RTA
Bus from Ibn Battuta Bus Station 8 to Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- AED 22–35
- Website
- Dubai RTA
- Phone
- 800555
- Website
- itc.gov.ae
Bus from Al Wadha Terminal to Sas Al Nakhl
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- AED 2–4
- Schedules at
- itc.gov.ae
Bus from Al Wadha Terminal to Sas Al Nakhl
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- AED 2–4
- Schedules at
- itc.gov.ae
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Dubai-DXB to Khalifa City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- AED 370–470
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Estimated price
- AED 300–370
Dubai Taxi Corporation
- Phone
- +971 4 208 0808
- Website
- dubaitaxi.ae
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dubai Airport (DXB) and Khalifa City. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.