There are 5 ways to get from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Burj Khalifa by subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway
best- Take the subway from Airport Terminal Metro Station to Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station 2MRed2 / ...
41 minAED 5–8Subway, line 27 bus
- Take the subway from Airport Terminal Metro Station to City Centre Deira Metro Station 2MRed2 / ...
- Take the bus from City Centre Metro Bus Stop 1-1 to Zaabeel27
1h 19mAED 8–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Burj Khalifa14 km
13 minAED 35–45Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dubai-DXB to Burj Khalifa14 km
13 minAED 220–290Drive 14 km
- Drive from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Burj Khalifa14 km
13 minAED 6–9
Dubai Airport (DXB) to Burj Khalifa by subway and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Burj Khalifa is to subway which costs AED 5 - AED 8 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Burj Khalifa is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs AED 35 - AED 45.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Airport Terminal Metro Station station and arriving at Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station 2 station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.
The distance between Dubai Airport (DXB) and Burj Khalifa is 16 km. The road distance is 14 km.
The best way to get from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Burj Khalifa without a car is to subway which takes 41 min and costs AED 5 - AED 8.
The subway from Airport Terminal Metro Station to Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station 2 takes 25 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.
Dubai Airport (DXB) to Burj Khalifa train services, operated by Dubai RTA, depart from Airport Terminal Metro Station.
Dubai Airport (DXB) to Burj Khalifa train services, operated by Dubai RTA, arrive at Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station 2.
Yes, the driving distance between Dubai Airport (DXB) to Burj Khalifa is 14 km. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Burj Khalifa.
There are 19888+ hotels available in Burj Khalifa.
What companies run services between Dubai Airport (DXB), United Arab Emirates and Burj Khalifa, United Arab Emirates?
Dubai RTA operates a subway from Airport Terminal Metro Station to Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station 2 every 5 minutes. Tickets cost AED 5–8 and the journey takes 25 min.
- Phone
- 800 90 90
- ASK@rta.ae
- Website
- rta.ae
Subway from Airport Terminal Metro Station to Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station 2
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- AED 5–8
- Schedules at
- rta.ae
Subway from Airport Terminal Metro Station to City Centre Deira Metro Station 2
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- AED 4–6
- Schedules at
- rta.ae
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- Phone
- 8009090
- ask@rta.ae
- Website
- rta.ae
Bus from City Centre Metro Bus Stop 1-1 to Zaabeel
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- AED 4–7
- Website
- https://www.rta.ae/wps/portal/rta/ae/public-transport/dubaibus?lang=en
- Website
- mozio.com
Rideshare from Dubai-DXB to Burj Khalifa
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Estimated price
- AED 35–45
Dubai Taxi Corporation
- Phone
- +971 4 208 0808
- Website
- dubaitaxi.ae
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dubai Airport (DXB) and Burj Khalifa. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.