Abu Dhabi International Airport is set to inaugurate one of the world’s largest terminals on November 1. The new Terminal A, triple the size of its predecessor, will host 28 airlines connecting travelers to 117 global destinations.
Operational Schedule:
- From November 1 to 14, airlines will transition to Terminal A, meaning terminals A, 1, 2, and 3 will function concurrently.
- Post-November 14, all airlines will operate solely from Terminal A.
Traveling During the Transition?
Travelers flying to or from Abu Dhabi between November 1 and 14 are advised to verify their terminal details via the Abu Dhabi International Airport website or their respective airline, as all terminals will be operational during this period.
Airline Schedule for Terminal A:
- November 1: Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, along with 15 other global carriers, will commence operations from Terminal A.
- November 9: Etihad Airways will initiate 16 daily flights from the terminal.
- November 14: Terminal A will become fully operational, hosting all 28 airlines, including Etihad and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.
Directions to Terminal A:
- From Abu Dhabi: The city center has two main access roads to the airport. Those on the E10 highway should follow airplane icon signs and subsequent signs for Terminal A. Travelers on 30th Street should merge with the E20 highway via Khaleej Al Arabi Street and then follow airplane icon signs through Al Rawafid and Al Diyafah Streets towards Terminal A.
- From Al Ain: Use the E22 highway for roughly 140km, then merge onto the northbound E10 (towards Dubai). Look out for airplane signs and those for Terminal A.
- From Dubai: Drive about 80km on the Sheikh Zayed Road towards Abu Dhabi. This becomes the E10 highway. After Yas and Saadiyat Islands signage, there’s an exit for Abu Dhabi International Airport Terminal A. Follow marked signposts to the terminal.