The new state-of-the-art terminal at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) welcomed its first passengers, signalling a new era in aviation history for the UAE. In its first seven days of operations, 637 flights will depart and arrive, as 28 airlines begin to transition over to Terminal A, which will be fully operational from November 15th. The new official name, Zayed International Airport, will take effect from February 9th 2024, and coincide with the official opening ceremony of Terminal A.

The new terminal brings a major increase in capacity for Abu Dhabi’s commercial aviation sector, more than doubling the number of passengers with the facilities to process up to 45 million travellers annually. The terminal will further strengthen Abu Dhabi’s global standing as an aviation hub, capable of handling 79 planes at once and 11,000 passengers per hour. The increase in capacity allows for airlines to boost their presence in Abu Dhabi in response to growing demand.

With leading facilities, including biometric technology to streamline the screening and boarding process, 35,000 square metres of retail and F&B space and 163 outlets for passengers to shop, dine and enjoy, the new terminal will enhance the travel experience for all passengers, end to end, as well as travellers transferring to other destinations.

Flights from other terminals at Abu Dhabi International Airport will gradually transition to the new terminal throughout November. Passengers flying before 14 November are urged to check travel information with their respective airlines prior to travelling to or collecting visitors from the airport.

What is the terminal A at Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi International Airport launches 'Terminal A'
At triple the size of the previous terminals, Terminal A will handle 79 planes simultaneously and 11,000 passengers per hour. The X-shaped building design helps improve operational efficiency and passenger flow, featuring four themed piers inspired by Abu Dhabi's desert, sea, city and oasis natural landscapes.

Jak duży jest terminal A w Abu Zabi?
Nowy obiekt zajmuje powierzchnię ponad 780 000 metrów kwadratowych (8 400 000 stóp kwadratowych), co czyni go jednym z największych budynków terminali lotniskowych na świecie. W godzinach szczytu jest w stanie obsłużyć 79 samolotów typu Airbus A380 i 11 000 pasażerów.

свернуть