There are 5 ways to get from Ras al Khaimah Airport (RKT) to Downtown Dubai by bus, subway, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus, subway
best- Take the bus from RAK Airport to Ras Al Khaimahbus
- Take the bus from Cove Rotana Resort to Airport Terminal 3bus
- Take the subway from Airport Terminal Metro Station to Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station 2subway
2h 48mAED 43–56Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ras Al Khaimah to Dubai Union Bus Stationbus
2h 58mAED 35–64Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ras al Khaimah-RKT to Downtown Dubai105 km
1h 13mDrive 105 km
- Drive from Ras al Khaimah Airport (RKT) to Downtown Dubaicar 105 km
1h 13mAED 43–62Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ras al Khaimah Airport (RKT) to Downtown Dubaitaxi 105 km
1h 13mAED 390–470
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ras al Khaimah Airport (RKT) to Downtown Dubai is to bus which costs AED 35 - AED 65 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Ras al Khaimah Airport (RKT) to Downtown Dubai is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs AED 40 - AED 65.
No, there is no direct bus from Ras al Khaimah Airport (RKT) to Downtown Dubai station. However, there are services departing from RAK Airport and arriving at Dubai Union Bus Station via Ras Al Khaimah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Ras al Khaimah Airport (RKT) and Downtown Dubai is 139 km. The road distance is 105 km.
The best way to get from Ras al Khaimah Airport (RKT) to Downtown Dubai without a car is to bus and subway which takes 2h 48m and costs AED 40 - AED 60.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Ras al Khaimah Airport (RKT) to Downtown Dubai, including transfers.
Ras al Khaimah Airport (RKT) to Downtown Dubai bus services, operated by RAKTA (Rak Transport Authority), depart from Ras Al Khaimah station.
Ras al Khaimah Airport (RKT) to Downtown Dubai bus services, operated by RAKTA (Rak Transport Authority), arrive at Dubai Union Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ras al Khaimah Airport (RKT) to Downtown Dubai is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Ras al Khaimah Airport (RKT) to Downtown Dubai.
There are 17052+ hotels available in Downtown Dubai.
What companies run services between Ras al Khaimah Airport (RKT), United Arab Emirates and Downtown Dubai, United Arab Emirates?
RAKTA (Rak Transport Authority) operates a bus from Ras Al Khaimah to Dubai Union Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost AED 22–40 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- Phone
- 800 90 90
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dubai RTA
Subway from Airport Terminal Metro Station to Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station 2
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- AED 5–8
- Schedules at
- Dubai RTA
- Phone
- 800 1 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- rakta.gov.ae
Bus from RAK Airport to Ras Al Khaimah
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- AED 9–19
- Schedules at
- rakta.gov.ae
Bus from Ras Al Khaimah to Dubai Union Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- AED 22–40
- Schedules at
- rakta.gov.ae
- Phone
- +971-50-6263-955
- [email protected]
- Website
- rakshuttle.jebeljais.ae
Bus from Cove Rotana Resort to Airport Terminal 3
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- AED 29–30
- Schedules at
- rakshuttle.jebeljais.ae
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ras al Khaimah-RKT to Downtown Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ras al Khaimah Airport (RKT) and Downtown Dubai. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









