Travelling from
Dubai and Northern Emirates
We’ve made it simple to travel from Dubai or any other emirate to Abu Dhabi airport – giving you one less thing to think about before you fly. And with flexible fares, global COVID-19 wellness insurance and PCR testing included, why would you want to fly from anywhere else?
· Transport to and from Abu Dhabi airport
Flexible fares and the option to change your flight for free
COVID-19 PCR testing included from Abu Dhabi
Global COVID-19 wellness insurance cover
Etihad Wellness Ambassadors and Wellness kits on board
Up to 50kg of baggage on one-way trips from Abu Dhabi to selected destinations
You can fly to Abu Dhabi if you are a UAE national or resident, or if you are eligible for a visa on arrival. If you’re travelling from select countries you’re taking part in the National Vaccination Programme in the UAE, you’ll be exempt from quarantine requirements when you arrive.
Unless you are exempt, you will be required to self-isolate at home or your hotel for 10 days and wear a medically approved wristband when you arrive in Abu Dhabi.
Quarantine guidelines in Abu Dhabi
If you are travelling to Dubai or another emirate via Abu Dhabi as a tourist, your visa must be issued in Abu Dhabi – Dubai tourist visas will not be accepted. When you arrive, you will simply need to follow the quarantine rules of that emirate. You will only be permitted to travel to another emirate by Etihad Chauffeur, Etihad Express Coach or Airport Taxi.
If for any reason you are unable to travel this way, you will be required to follow standard Abu Dhabi quarantine guidelines.
Use our complimentary Etihad Chauffeur service to travel to and from Abu Dhabi airport from Dubai and Northern Emirates.
Our Etihad Chauffeur service is available for all First and Business guests travelling anywhere on our network.
Please book at least 12 hours ahead of your flight.
Etihad Coach is a free service available for all guests and travels between Mazaya Shopping Centre and Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Please book your spot on the Etihad Coach at least 24 hours in advance. Enter your details below to book quickly and easily online now.
COVID-19 PCR testing is included with all flights from Abu Dhabi when you book and fly between 1 October 2020 and 31 March 2021, excluding flights to China.
Book at lifedx.net/etihad, call +971 600 551 636 or email passengers@lifedx.net. You can visit any Life Dx sample collection facility in the UAE, or arrange for your sample to be collected from home.
Please check etihad.com/destinationguide to find out when to arrange your test.
COVID-19 PCR testing is mandatory before every flight to give you the confidence to travel the world again. If your test is positive or you are unable to present proof of your negative COVID-19 PCR test, you will not be permitted to travel. Visit etihad.com/manage to rearrange your flight for free or cancel and use the value of your flight towards your next trip with Etihad Credit.
If you’re flying to China, you must arrange a COVID-19 PCR test at an approved G42 clinic.
We’re taking extra steps to make sure you feel safe and well when you travel. We've limited touchpoints and allowed for more distance between you and other guests, and for extra peace of mind, we’ve introduced a team of Wellness Ambassadors to help at every point of your journey.
