Mercedes Vito Airport Taxi
Abu Dhabi Airport taxis can be booked at taxi stand outside airport terminal 1/2/3 or by calling government helpline number or through Abu Dhabi Taxi iOS or Android app. This article has information given by local about taxi booking in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi Airport taxis can be booked in three ways. You can get taxi directly at the taxi stand outside airport arrival or also by calling Abu Dhabi Taxi helpline number 600 535353. The helpline number is available 24×7 & it is not toll free. In addition, you can book taxi via Abu Dhabi Taxi app which is available on both iOS & Android.
However, it requires you to have UAE number to call taxi or book taxi via app by registering in the App & receive SMS/Call from driver.
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Abu Dhabi Taxi Number
Abu Dhabi Taxi helpline number is 600 535353. The helpline number is available 24×7 but the number is not toll free. You have following main options:
- Abu Dhabi Taxi Booking
- Abu Dhabi Taxi Lost & Found
- Abu Dhabi Taxi Complaint including the driver complaint
- Abu Dhabi Taxi Feedback
However, it requires you to have UAE number to book taxi via phone.
How to Book Airport Taxi in Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi airport taxis are available outside Terminals 1, 2 and 3 arrival halls 24 hours a day. You can also book airport taxi calling Abu Dhabi Taxi helpline number 600 535353. The helpline number is available 24×7 & it is not toll free. Alternatively, you can book airport taxi via Abu Dhabi Taxi app which is available on both iOS & Android.
However, it requires you to have UAE number to book taxi via phone.
Honestly, if you are arriving at Abu Dhabi Airport via flight, you don’t need to prebook taxis as taxis are available near arrival hall at the airport Terminal 1/3. Terminal 2 is generally used for cargo planes but also used by very few passenger airlines. Hence, there will be less number of taxis outside the Terminal 2 arrival/departure hall.
There are 2 types of airport taxis:
- Standard Airport Taxi: Minimum charge of the taxi is AED 20
- Mercedes-Benz Vito Airport Taxi: Minimum charge of the taxi is AED 25.
Standard Taxis
These taxis can have up to 4 passengers. Minimum are is AED 20 and less luggage space.
Abu Dhabi Airport Taxi Mercedes Vito
They can accommodate up to 6 passengers and have huge space for luggage. Like all other Abu Dhabi taxis, airport taxis have GPS and an online tracking system. In addition they have extra space for baggage, multi-lingual drivers. Generally drivers speak Arabic, English and Hindi/Urdu languages.
Book Airport Taxis By Phone
You can call Abu Dhabi airport taxi by phone through Abu Dhabi Taxi helpline number 600 535353. The helpline is available 24×7 (every day of the week for 24 hours). The helpline number is not toll free. Ask customer service agent that you want to book airport taxi. Agent will guide you through the process of booking the airport taxi.
However, it requires you to have UAE number to book taxi via phone to receive SMS/Call from driver.
You need to provide following information to customer service agent for booking airport taxi
- Pick up location
- Drop off location
- Airport Taxi as Taxi Type
- Timing (Current time or date & time for future dated booking)
How to Book Airport Taxi in Abu Dhabi via App?
You can book airport taxi in Abu Dhabi online through Abu Dhabi Taxi app. This app is available on both iOS and Android for free download. You need to have UAE mobile number to register in the App. Booking in Abu Dhabi Taxi app is similar to Uber where you can select airport taxi as taxi type & drop off location.
However, it requires you to have UAE number to book taxi via app to register in the App & receive SMS/Call from driver.
Click link to download Abu Dhabi Taxi App from Apple App Store or Google Play Store
Here are the steps to book family taxi via Abu Dhabi Taxi App:
- Download Abu Dhabi Taxi App from Apple App Store or Google Play Store
- Register with UAE mobile number
- Select Airport Taxi as type of taxi
- Search & specify pick up location
- Search & specify drop off location
- Confirm your ride
You will receive an SMS notifying you with the taxi number, the driver’s name & approximate time of of taxi’s arrival.
Book Airport Taxi from Abu Dhabi City to Airport
Generally getting airport Mercedes Vito taxis from Abu Dhabi City to airport has waiting time sometimes upto around 30 mins. Airport Taxi driver told us that many taxis were at airport so this delay happens. Therefore, while going from city to airport, people generally prefer standard taxi.
Abu Dhabi Airport Taxi Fare
Abu Dhabi Taxis are the cheapest type of taxis in Abu Dhabi. It costs around AED 80-90 to ride taxi from Abu Dhabi Airport to City Centre. Abu Dhabi Taxis are around 35 to 40% cheaper than Uber. Abu Dhabi Taxis are around 25 to 30% cheaper than Careem.
| City | Distance From Airport To City Centre | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | 35 km | AED 85-90 |
| Rome | 32 km | AED 150-170 |
| Paris | 33 km | AED 170-190 |
| London | 28 km | AED 285-300 |
| New York | 28 km | AED 175-190 |
Starting fare for Standard Airport taxis is AED 20 (AED 15 more than regular starting fare of AED 5) where as starting fare for Airport taxis (Mercedes Vito Taxi) is AED 25. You can save AED 5 if no of passengers are less than or equal to 4 and less luggage.
Abu Dhabi Airport to Places Fare for Abu Dhabi Airport Taxi
Below are Abu Dhabi Taxi fares for trip from Abu Dhabi Airport to popular destinations.
| Destination | Distance | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi City Centre | 35 km | AED 85-90 |
| Grand Mosque | 22 km | AED 50-55 |
| Louvre | 38 km | AED 90-95 |
| Ferrari World | 15 km | AED 40-45 |
| Emirates Palace | 38 km | AED 90-95 |
| Qasr Al Watan | 40 km | AED 95-100 |
| Yas Island | 10 km | AED 35-40 |
| Warner Brothers | 16 km | AED 42-47 |
| Yas Waterworld | 18 km | AED 45-50 |
| Saadiyat Island | 32 km | AED 80-85 |
| Saadiyat Public Beach | 36 km | AED 85-90 |
| Eastern Mangroves (Anantara) | 25 km | AED 65-70 |
| Corniche | 35 km | AED 85-90 |
| National Aquarium | 18 km | AED 45-50 |
| Mussafah | 23 km | AED 60-65 |
| Dubai | 125 km | AED 255-260 |
| Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall | 117 km | AED 235-240 |
| Dubai Marina | 96 km | AED 195-200 |
| Bur Dubai | 120 km | AED 240-245 |
| Ibn Battuta Mall | 92 km | AED 190-195 |
Note: Please note that if you are travelling to Abu Dhabi Airport from other cities, fare will differ as Taxi fares in Dubai or Sharjah are more than in Abu Dhabi.
Uber or Careem Taxis
Uber and Careem taxis are available at the airport, however people don’t use these service frequently.
It costs around AED 80-90 to ride Abu Dhabi taxi from Abu Dhabi Airport to City Centre. The same trip from Abu Dhabi Airport to City Centre by Uber costs AED 120-140. The same trip from Abu Dhabi Airport to City Centre by Careem costs AED 100-120.
People usually prefer Abu Dhabi Taxis over Uber and Careem.
Abu Dhabi Airport Taxi Lost & Found
You can log lost & found request by phone through Abu Dhabi Integrated Transport Centre helpline number 600 535353. There is no need to call individual taxi company. You can provide lost & found item details to customer service agent who will help you immediately get you your lost item. In most cases, you will get the lost item back.
Read more on Abu Dhabi Taxi Lost & Found article on this website.
Abu Dhabi Airport Taxi Payment
Using credit cards is a convenient way for making taxi payment in any city including Abu Dhabi. You can pay taxi bill by cash or card (most of the taxis have card reader).
Abu Dhabi Taxis accept credit and debit cards. Card readers are expected to be installed in taxis by June 2023. Once installed, you can swipe card to make payment. Alternatively, you can download Abu Dhabi Taxi or PayBy mobile app. In the app, you can make payment using card by scanning QR code shown on taxi meter after completing your trip.
Read more on Abu Dhabi Taxi Card Payment article on this website.
