Get a comfy seat near the CR. And order some food and ask them to fill up your water bottle. They gladly do that. Don’t buy the junk they try to push on you, sleep while you wait for your transfer.
Elegant interior design .. Quite small compared to Dubai & Doha Airports .. Well-organized .. Etihad airways is the main operator for Abu Dhabi Airport ..
If you have to stay here longer either buy a ticket to one of the Lounges in Terminal 1 (50$) or be sure to catch one of the comfortable arm chairs in the so called library right before Terminal 1
yes, toilet can be a problem here. sleep next to gate 31, toilets next to gate 32. get a blanket (free) from flight transfer desk, you just have to ask, and also the same for meal coupon.
Free but rather slow WiFi. Terminal A has a great sitting area with chargers and sockets of all kinds and chairs with leg rests. Also halal McDonald's is superior to any other, try it.
Free wifi but too small a airport. Expansion is a must and soon.... Festive time & it is overflowing tbh.... Also more people to help/assist for directions wud help esp on arrival from Dubai via bus
Nice big airport, plenty of stuff around. If flying from the Etihad terminal, just go straight to the desk, there's no split at check in for individual flights. Nearly caught us out.
Although it's not a new one but they really care about travelers comfort and renovation. The only annoying thing is the shuttle buses which are used mostly instead of the airplane bridge channels.
LIFEHACK! If you have a long stop and fly with Etihad go to their reception and ask for FREE blanket, toothbrush and vaucher for breakfast and dinner. That awesome.
If you're traveling during the Eid holiday, bear in mind that the airport is packed and there will be considerable delays before you reach your gate, so head to the gate right after checking in.
The old terminal is quaint, crowded and old fashioned in today's day and age... but there is also a certain charm to brick and mortar that glass and steel will always lack.
If your layover is more than 4hrs apply for a transit visa or Europeans are eligible for 30 day visit visa on arrival. Not much to do here, although there are $15 p/h sleeping pods and showers!
The wannabe DXB does a good job of it. Has free wifi, of course - just ask the many help desks located around the airport. Has all the usual options for dining.
Unlimited free WiFi! Well organised and easy to navigate. If only they had power sockets in the sitting area...sucks to sit on the floor of the corridors to charge my laptop.
nice place but if you're on flight transfer and it's peak hour (morning) just chill cause the custom officers will definitely help you go through the custom fast
The snowy white Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque – conceived by Sheikh Zayed himself – can accommodate up to 40,000 worshipers and is architecturally impressive inside and out.
The airport is nice with appropriate facilities, however I have seen much better that this one. Nothing to die for. Oh! Did I mention that you need a jacket because you may die from freezing???
Small airport compared to DXB (for now), wifi speed is ok and free,e-gate system is a bit confusing, register beforehand. Prices for beverages and snacks are high 💸. Duty free on arrival is basic.
Must Visit: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. It is the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates and the eighth largest in the world. It is also the final resting place of Sheikh Zayed.
Good airport but not great. Small for international/transit airport but cozy enough. You can buy at dfs with USD. Not really much food choice. There was bathroom on terminal 3. Very clean and safe
Nice cleanairport. Gets a bit hectic when a few planes land together through immigration but the Authorities do thier best and they seem like pleasant ppl to.
Its unbelievable, it doesn't look like an airport, looks like a resort, an oasis, or something like that. Still expanding and you barely notice it. The best airport I ever was.
Due to some visa issues this airport turned to be my home for almost 20 hours. It's not huge, but you can fly from here to simply everywhere. Good wifi. Lots of sleeping areas.
Don’t miss or delayed ur flight you want find anybody to help you , airport controled by some nationalty, they act like the manager of the head office they let you pay with big smile for their fault
Fairly compact though like everywhere else in the region there are big expansion plans. Two winning features - free wifi and kids buggies to borrow at the gate until you can pick yours up
Beta test site for CBP's bullshit "pre-clearance" into the US (i.e. clear customs prior to entering the US). No Global Entry yet. US style security (shoes off). US CBP. Lovely experience. Go 'Merica!
Deserts are approx 25-35 dirhams regardless of where you are buying. Indian food is 40 - ish per dish. Pizza slice is 25 riyals. Burger King is the cheapest
Winner of the 2012 World Airport Awards 'Best Airport in the Middle East'. Its Terminal 3, home of Etihad Airways, features an award-winning concierge style check-in. http://bit.ly/10uxK7g
AirPort is quite small. Fairly good food You can find in Al Reem Lounge. For longer stay better sleeping options offer Al Ghazal (T2- additional transport needed), but food is far from perfection.
Anyone interested in traditional Emirati handicrafts should swing by this government-run centre where local women are engaged in textile weaving, embroidering, silver-threading & other crafts.
Pay to get in one of the lounges in Terminal 1. It's worth the money. You can eat drink or even take a shower. Also Free WiFi is availble. Two hours cost 48 USD and 5 hours cost 78 USD
The first place I've been in UEA: the structure is incredibly great! I have been in Abu Dhabi for #NokiaWorld 2013: did u miss it? Catch up with my Storify: bit.ly/NokiaWorldStorify