Airport to city
എയർപോർട്ടിൽ നിന്ന് നഗരത്തിലേക്ക്
From Dubai International Airport you can reach the city by Metro (Red Line), taxi or bus.
This is general guidance. Fees and rules change — confirm on the official link and apply only there.
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Step by step
- Metro Red Line from DXB Terminal 1 and 3 — cheapest (AED 5–7.50 with Silver Nol)
- Buy a Nol card at the station machine or counter
- Airport taxi: starts at AED 25; rough totals Deira ~AED 50, Marina ~AED 110
- Careem/Uber pick-up from the marked area
- Sharjah Airport: Sharjah taxis, or buses to Dubai (find the route in the S'hail app)
Fees
Where to go — useful links
Prices and timings are approximate and change — confirm on the official site before paying.
Budget flights to Kochi, Kozhikode, Kannur, Thiruvananthapuram.
Official cream-coloured taxis. Hail on street or book by app/phone.
Street hail from AED 5; booked AED 9–13 by time of day; airport pickup AED 25; AED 12 minimum fare. Per-km rate changes monthly with fuel prices (about AED 2.2)
✓ Checked against official site (Nov 2026)
800 88088Book Hala (RTA metered taxis) or private cars in the Careem app.
Responsible authority
Common mistakes
- Accepting unlicensed 'taxi' offers — use the official taxi queue.
- Taking the Metro at rush hour with big luggage.
Related questions
Does the Metro serve every terminal?
Terminals 1 and 3 have Red Line Metro stations. From Terminal 2, take a taxi or a free shuttle/bus to Terminal 3 or the city.
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Official sources
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