There are 5 ways to get from Burj Khalifa to Airport Terminal 1 (Dubai Metro) by subway, bus, taxi, car, or towncar
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station 1 to Airport Terminal Metro StationMRed2 / ...
47 minAED 5–8Line 27 bus, line 77 bus
- Take the bus from Wasl, Etisalat to City Centre Metro Bus Stop 2-127
- Take the bus from City Centre Metro Bus Stop 2-1 to Airport Terminal 1, External Parking77
1h 28mAED 7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Burj Khalifa to Airport Terminal 1 (Dubai Metro)13 km
13 minAED 35–45Drive 13 km
- Drive from Burj Khalifa to Airport Terminal 1 (Dubai Metro)13 km
13 minAED 6–8Towncar
- Take a town car from Burj Khalifa to Dubai Airport13.9 km
13 min
Burj Khalifa to Airport Terminal 1 (Dubai Metro) by foot and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burj Khalifa to Airport Terminal 1 (Dubai Metro) is to subway which costs AED 5 - AED 8 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Burj Khalifa to Airport Terminal 1 (Dubai Metro) is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs AED 35 - AED 45.
No, there is no direct bus from Burj Khalifa to Airport Terminal 1 (Dubai Metro). However, there are services departing from Wasl, Etisalat and arriving at Airport Terminal 1, External Parking via City Centre Metro Bus Stop 2-1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station 1 station and arriving at Airport Terminal Metro Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.
The distance between Burj Khalifa and Airport Terminal 1 (Dubai Metro) is 16 km. The road distance is 13 km.
The best way to get from Burj Khalifa to Airport Terminal 1 (Dubai Metro) without a car is to subway which takes 47 min and costs AED 5 - AED 8.
The subway from Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station 1 to Airport Terminal Metro Station takes 25 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.
Burj Khalifa to Airport Terminal 1 (Dubai Metro) bus services, operated by Dubai RTA Bus, depart from Wasl, Etisalat station.
Burj Khalifa to Airport Terminal 1 (Dubai Metro) train services, operated by Dubai RTA, depart from Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station 1.
Burj Khalifa to Airport Terminal 1 (Dubai Metro) bus services, operated by Dubai RTA Bus, arrive at City Centre Metro Bus Stop 2-1 station.
What companies run services between Burj Khalifa, United Arab Emirates and Airport Terminal 1 (Dubai Metro), United Arab Emirates?
Dubai RTA operates a subway from Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station 1 to Airport Terminal Metro Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost AED 5–8 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Burj Khalifa to Airport Terminal 1 (Dubai Metro) via Wasl, Etisalat, City Centre Metro Bus Stop 2-1, and Airport Terminal 1, External Parking in around 1h 28m.
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- Phone
- 800 90 90
- ASK@rta.ae
- Website
- rta.ae
Subway from Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station 1 to Airport Terminal Metro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- AED 5–8
- Schedules at
- rta.ae
- Phone
- 8009090
- ask@rta.ae
- Website
- rta.ae
Bus from Wasl, Etisalat to City Centre Metro Bus Stop 2-1
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- AED 4–7
- Website
- https://www.rta.ae/wps/portal/rta/ae/public-transport/dubaibus?lang=en
Bus from City Centre Metro Bus Stop 2-1 to Airport Terminal 1, External Parking
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- AED 2–3
- Website
- https://www.rta.ae/wps/portal/rta/ae/public-transport/dubaibus?lang=en
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Estimated price
- AED 35–45
Dubai Taxi Corporation
- Phone
- +971 4 208 0808
- Website
- dubaitaxi.ae
Arabia Taxi
- Phone
- 04 2080 808
- Website
- arabiataxi.ae
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More Questions & Answers
Burj Khalifa to Airport Terminal 1 (Dubai Metro) train services, operated by Dubai RTA, arrive at Airport Terminal Metro Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burj Khalifa to Airport Terminal 1 (Dubai Metro) is 13 km. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Burj Khalifa to Airport Terminal 1 (Dubai Metro).
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