There are 4 ways to get from Zayed City to Dubai Airport (DXB) by bus, rideshare, or car
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Bus via Jebel Ali
best- Take the bus from Madinat Zayed to Abu Dhabi Bus Stationbus X60
- Take the bus from Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1 to Ibn Battuta Bus Station 8bus E101
5h 19mAED 34–52Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Zayed City to Dubai-DXB272.7 km
2h 24mAED 370–470Drive 272.7 km
- Drive from Zayed City to Dubai Airport (DXB)car 272.7 km
2h 24mAED 111–161Bus
- Take the bus from Madinat Zayed to MBZ City Bus Stationbus X60
- Take the bus from Mussafah Shabiya Bus Station to Al Jafiliya Bus Station 1bus E102
5h 38mAED 35–52
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zayed City to Dubai Airport (DXB) is to bus which costs AED 35 - AED 55 and takes 5h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Zayed City to Dubai Airport (DXB) is to Airport Transfer which takes 2h 24m and costs AED 370 - AED 470.
No, there is no direct bus from Zayed City to Dubai Airport (DXB) station. However, there are services departing from Madinat Zayed and arriving at Ibn Battuta Bus Station 8 via Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Zayed City and Dubai Airport (DXB) is 317 km. The road distance is 272.7 km.
The best way to get from Zayed City to Dubai Airport (DXB) without a car is to bus via Jebel Ali which takes 5h 19m and costs AED 30 - AED 55.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Zayed City to Dubai Airport (DXB), including transfers.
Zayed City to Dubai Airport (DXB) bus services, operated by Abu Dhabi Department of Transport, depart from Madinat Zayed station.
Zayed City to Dubai Airport (DXB) bus services, operated by Abu Dhabi Department of Transport, arrive at Abu Dhabi Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zayed City to Dubai Airport (DXB) is 273 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Zayed City to Dubai Airport (DXB).
There are 17144+ hotels available in Dubai Airport (DXB).
What companies run services between Zayed City, United Arab Emirates and Dubai Airport (DXB), United Arab Emirates?
You can take a bus from Madinat Zayed to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1 via Abu Dhabi Bus Station, Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1, Ibn Battuta Bus Station 8, and Ibn Battuta Metro Station in around 5h 19m.
- Phone
- 800555
- Website
- itc.gov.ae
Bus from Madinat Zayed to Abu Dhabi Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- AED 4–6
- Schedules at
- itc.gov.ae
Bus from Madinat Zayed to MBZ City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- AED 4–6
- Schedules at
- itc.gov.ae
- Phone
- 8009090
- [email protected]
- Website
- rta.ae
Bus from Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1 to Ibn Battuta Bus Station 8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- AED 22–35
- Website
- https://www.rta.ae/wps/portal/rta/ae/public-transport/dubaibus?lang=en
Bus from Mussafah Shabiya Bus Station to Al Jafiliya Bus Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- AED 26–40
- Website
- https://www.rta.ae/wps/portal/rta/ae/public-transport/dubaibus?lang=en
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Zayed City to Dubai-DXB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- AED 370–470
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Zayed City and Dubai Airport (DXB). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





