What is the cheapest way to get from Dubai Cruise Terminal to Airport Terminal 1 (Dubai Metro)?

The cheapest way to get from Dubai Cruise Terminal to Airport Terminal 1 (Dubai Metro) is to bus which costs AED 3 - AED 5 and takes 1h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dubai Cruise Terminal to Airport Terminal 1 (Dubai Metro)?

The fastest way to get from Dubai Cruise Terminal to Airport Terminal 1 (Dubai Metro) is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs AED 30 - AED 40.

Is there a direct bus between Dubai Cruise Terminal and Airport Terminal 1 (Dubai Metro)?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Raffa 2 and arriving at Airport Terminal 1, External Parking. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.

Is there a direct train between Dubai Cruise Terminal and Airport Terminal 1 (Dubai Metro)?

No, there is no direct train from Dubai Cruise Terminal station to Airport Terminal 1 (Dubai Metro) station. However, there are services departing from Al Ghubaiba Metro Station 1 and arriving at Airport Terminal Metro Station via BurJuman Metro Station 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.

Where do I catch the Dubai Cruise Terminal to Airport Terminal 1 (Dubai Metro) bus from?

Dubai Cruise Terminal to Airport Terminal 1 (Dubai Metro) bus services, operated by Dubai RTA Bus, depart from Raffa 2 station.

Where can I stay near Airport Terminal 1 (Dubai Metro)?

There are 11741+ hotels available in Airport Terminal 1 (Dubai Metro).

Dubai Cruise Terminal to Airport Terminal 1 (Dubai Metro)

Q: How far is it from Dubai Cruise Terminal to Airport Terminal 1 (Dubai Metro)?

The distance between Dubai Cruise Terminal and Airport Terminal 1 (Dubai Metro) is 13 km. The road distance is 12.1 km.

Q: How do I travel from Dubai Cruise Terminal to Airport Terminal 1 (Dubai Metro) without a car?

The best way to get from Dubai Cruise Terminal to Airport Terminal 1 (Dubai Metro) without a car is to subway which takes 1h and costs AED 7 - AED 12.

Q: How long does it take to get from Dubai Cruise Terminal to Airport Terminal 1 (Dubai Metro)?

It takes approximately 1h to get from Dubai Cruise Terminal to Airport Terminal 1 (Dubai Metro), including transfers.

Q: Where do I catch the Dubai Cruise Terminal to Airport Terminal 1 (Dubai Metro) train from?

Dubai Cruise Terminal to Airport Terminal 1 (Dubai Metro) train services, operated by Dubai RTA, depart from Al Ghubaiba Metro Station 1.

There are 5 ways to get from Dubai Cruise Terminal to Airport Terminal 1 (Dubai Metro) by subway, bus, taxi, car, or towncar

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
1. Take the subway from Al Ghubaiba Metro Station 1 to BurJuman Metro Station 1MGrn
2. Take the subway from BurJuman Metro Station 1 to Airport Terminal Metro StationMRed2 / ...
1h
AED 8–12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Raffa 2 to Airport Terminal 1, External ParkingC01
1h 21m
AED 3–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dubai Cruise Terminal to Airport Terminal 1 (Dubai Metro)12.1 km
12 min
AED 30–40
Drive 12.1 km
1. Drive from Dubai Cruise Terminal to Airport Terminal 1 (Dubai Metro)12.1 km
12 min
AED 5–8
Towncar
1. Take a town car from Dubai Cruise Terminal to Dubai Airport12.4 km
13 min

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 13.1 km
Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Dubai Cruise Terminal, United Arab Emirates and Airport Terminal 1 (Dubai Metro), United Arab Emirates?

You can take a vehicle from Dubai Cruise Terminal to Airport Terminal 1 (Dubai Metro) via Al Ghubaiba Metro Station 1, BurJuman Metro Station 1, and Airport Terminal Metro Station in around 1h. Alternatively, Dubai RTA Bus operates a bus from Raffa 2 to Airport Terminal 1, External Parking every 20 minutes. Tickets cost AED 3–5 and the journey takes 45 min.

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