Sharjah Airport to Abu Dhabi Transfer
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Overview
Looking for the best way to get from Sharjah Airport to Abu Dhabi? Haqqi Tours runs a private Sharjah Airport to Abu Dhabi transfer with a driver waiting at arrivals, a fixed price agreed before you fly and no taxi meter, no queue and no haggling. The distance from Sharjah Airport to Abu Dhabi is about 150 km, roughly 1 hour 55 minutes door to door. It is the easiest and, for a family or a group with luggage, usually the cheapest way to reach Abu Dhabi: one car, one price, straight to your hotel. Abu Dhabi, the UAE's capital, lies on an island on the Gulf coast about 180 km south-west of Sharjah Airport.
Highlights
- Private Sharjah Airport to Abu Dhabi transfer - your own vehicle, no sharing, no stops
- Fixed transfer price agreed on WhatsApp before you fly - no taxi meter, no surprises
- About 150 km, around 1 hour 55 minutes from Sharjah Airport to Abu Dhabi via the E311 and E66, door to door
- Arrive rested for Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Louvre Abu Dhabi
- Flight tracking or a fixed pickup time, with up to 60 minutes of waiting (90 at some airports)
- Meet and greet at arrivals with a name board, or at the airport's set meeting point
- Sedan, Minivan - Mercedes, Volkswagen, Ford Transit and Peugeot Traveller vans, all with air conditioning
- A WhatsApp desk in Arabic and English that answers day and night - tell us the driver language you prefer
- Child seats and extra luggage space on request
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Sharjah Airport to Abu Dhabi transfer: the easiest way to get there
The best way to get from Sharjah Airport to Abu Dhabi depends on what you are carrying and who you are travelling with, but for almost everyone arriving with luggage, family or after a long flight, a pre-booked private transfer is the answer. Haqqi Tours' Sharjah Airport to Abu Dhabi airport transfer is met at arrivals, priced in advance and driven by someone who does this route every week.
This page covers everything travellers ask about the Sharjah Airport to Abu Dhabi route: how far it is and how long it takes, whether an airport taxi, public transport or a private transfer is the better choice, what Abu Dhabi is like, what to see there and where to stay, where you meet your driver at Sharjah Airport, which vehicles we use and how the booking works.
How far is Abu Dhabi from Sharjah Airport?
The distance from Sharjah Airport to Abu Dhabi is about 150 km by road, and the transfer usually takes around 1 hour 55 minutes. Allow a little extra at peak hours; outside them the drive is relaxed and direct. Because the Sharjah Airport to Abu Dhabi transfer price is fixed in advance, a slow drive never costs you more, which is the first difference from an airport taxi on the meter.
The fastest road route runs via the E311 and E66, and your driver adjusts it on the day for traffic and roadworks.
From Sharjah Airport the route heads south-west on the E311 (Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road) or the E611 bypass around Dubai, then continues on the E11 or E311 past Ghantoot into Abu Dhabi.
For planning, count on 1 hour 55 minutes plus the time to collect your luggage and clear passport control at Sharjah Airport; up to 60 minutes of waiting (90 at some airports) is included.
Arriving at Sharjah Airport (SHJ)
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) is a compact single-terminal airport about 13 km from Al Majaz and only about 20 km from Dubai's Deira district.
A little knowledge of Sharjah Airport makes the arrival calmer. Note which terminal or hall your flight uses, keep your phone charged for the WhatsApp thread, and expect the driver to be exactly where the confirmation said - by the arrivals exit with a name board, or at the airport's designated meeting point. From there it is a short walk to the car and the Sharjah Airport to Abu Dhabi drive begins.
Searches for "SHJ to Abu Dhabi" or "SHJ airport transfer" land here for a reason: SHJ is the airport code for Sharjah Airport, and this is the private-car service that connects it with Abu Dhabi.
Sharjah Airport to Abu Dhabi at a glance
Service: private transfer, your own vehicle from Sharjah Airport to Abu Dhabi, door to door. Route: about 150 km, around 1 hour 55 minutes depending on traffic. Vehicles: Sedan (1–3 passengers) and Minivan (1–7 passengers) - Mercedes, Volkswagen, Ford Transit and Peugeot Traveller models, air-conditioned, with room for luggage. Price: fixed for the whole vehicle and agreed on WhatsApp before you travel, tolls and waiting included, nothing to pay the driver on the day. Meeting: at Sharjah Airport, at the point named in your confirmation, with flight tracking so a delay moves the pickup. Booking: the form on this page or a WhatsApp message; confirmation in writing within minutes, in Arabic or English.
Taxi or private transfer from Sharjah Airport to Abu Dhabi?
Travellers searching for "Sharjah Airport to Abu Dhabi taxi cost" usually find a range rather than a number, because taxi fares depend on the meter, the hour and the route. Our private transfer gives you a single fixed price for the whole vehicle, agreed on WhatsApp in advance, so the cost of getting from Sharjah Airport to Abu Dhabi is known before you land.
For one traveller with a small bag, a taxi or public transport can be a fair choice. For two or more people, a family with children, or anyone with real luggage, a private transfer is normally the cheapest way to get from Sharjah Airport to Abu Dhabi per person - and by far the easiest. Public transport to Abu Dhabi involves changes, tickets and stairs; a private car goes to the hotel door.
There is also the question of trust. Our drivers know the hotels of Abu Dhabi, work on a fixed price, and never take a detour or add a "special fare" at the end. Your booking is confirmed by a real person on a WhatsApp desk that works in Arabic and English, and that same desk is reachable throughout your trip.
Public transport to Abu Dhabi: is there a bus, train or metro?
Public transport from Sharjah Airport runs mainly into Sharjah itself: sharjah has no metro; buses run from the airport to the Al Jubail station and to Dubai, with a change for most hotels. The airport is small and quick, and the drive to the lagoon or across to Dubai is short outside rush hour. Reaching Abu Dhabi from there means a further connection with your luggage, which is where a door-to-door car saves the most time and effort.
If you are weighing the Sharjah Airport to Abu Dhabi options, think about the last kilometre. Trains and buses stop at stations; hotels are somewhere else. With a private transfer the driver takes the route that ends at your door, helps with the bags, and the price agreed on WhatsApp does not change if the trains are on strike or the road is slow.
About Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, the UAE's capital, lies on an island on the Gulf coast about 180 km south-west of Sharjah Airport. Abu Dhabi is the country's capital and largest emirate, a calmer, greener city than its neighbours, built on an island ringed by the Corniche and connected by bridges to Saadiyat, Yas and the mainland. Visitors head for the white-marble Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the presidential palace Qasr Al Watan and the historic fort of Qasr Al Hosn. Yas Island adds Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World and Yas Marina Circuit. Coming from Sharjah, the journey crosses the whole length of Dubai before reaching the capital.
Things to do in Abu Dhabi
What to see in Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Qasr Al Watan, Yas Island theme parks and The Corniche. Ask the driver which to do first on the drive from Sharjah Airport - they know the area, and the desk arranges transport for any of them later in your stay.
Sharjah itself is within reach for a day: Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization, the Blue Souk (Central Souk) and Al Noor Island - the same WhatsApp desk arranges the car there and back.
Where to stay in Abu Dhabi
Where you stay in Abu Dhabi makes no difference to the price of the transfer, which is fixed for the whole vehicle. The places most travellers choose: Corniche and downtown, Saadiyat Island, Yas Island and Al Maryah and Al Reem islands - and any other address is fine too.
This is a long drive through heavy Dubai traffic zones; the inland E611 bypass is often smoother at rush hour, and you should name your Abu Dhabi district in advance.
Meeting your driver at Sharjah Airport
Your confirmation message on WhatsApp includes the meeting arrangement for Sharjah Airport - it varies by airport, between an indoor meeting point, a specific exit and a driver with a sign at the arrivals door - along with your driver's name and number. With flight tracking, your driver is there the minute you land, and the waiting time is included in the fixed price.
Up to 60 minutes of waiting is included (90 minutes at some airports), and if you are delayed at baggage or passport control a quick WhatsApp message keeps your driver informed. On the way back, the driver collects you from the hotel at an agreed time with enough margin for your flight from Sharjah Airport.
Our vehicles for the Abu Dhabi transfer
For this route we offer Sedan (1–3 passengers) and Minivan (1–7 passengers). The vans are Mercedes, Volkswagen, Ford Transit and Peugeot Traveller models, all recent, air-conditioned and cleaned between journeys, with proper luggage space rather than a crowded boot. Choose the vehicle by how many of you are travelling and how much luggage you bring; the desk will tell you if a larger vehicle would be more comfortable.
Child seats and booster seats are available on request - say the ages of the children when you book and we bring the right ones. Extra-large luggage, sports equipment and wheelchairs are all fine; just mention them so the right vehicle is sent.
As a guide, the sedan suits one to three people with normal suitcases, the minivan or GMC a family or group of up to seven with their luggage, and the Sprinter larger parties of up to thirteen; there is cold water in the car, phone chargers in most models, and no smoking.
Who books the Abu Dhabi transfer
The Sharjah Airport to Abu Dhabi transfer suits anyone who values a plan: honeymooners heading for a hotel with more luggage than they admit, parents travelling with small children, friends sharing a Sprinter, colleagues on a work trip who need an invoice, and grandparents who would rather be met than find their own way. Because the price is per vehicle, the more of you there are the better it compares with taxis and tickets.
If your trip continues beyond Abu Dhabi - a day trip, a second city, a port or a return to Sharjah Airport - the same desk arranges it in the same WhatsApp conversation, with the same fixed-price approach.
How to book your Abu Dhabi transfer
To book the Sharjah Airport to Abu Dhabi transfer, send us your flight details, your date, how many are travelling and where you are staying in Abu Dhabi - through the form here or straight on WhatsApp. We confirm the fixed price and the meeting arrangement in writing within minutes, and the same chat stays open for any change of plan before or during your trip.
Changes and cancellations are handled through the same WhatsApp conversation. Because the terms depend on conditions such as how close to the pickup time the request is made, our team will explain exactly what applies to your booking when you ask - always before any payment, never as a surprise afterwards.
Good to know before you land at Sharjah Airport
Many guests fly into Sharjah for Dubai hotels or the reverse - tell us both the airport and the emirate of your hotel so the fixed price is right the first time.
Keep your phone charged and roaming or Wi-Fi on for the WhatsApp thread; the driver's number is in your confirmation and a message on landing at Sharjah Airport is the quickest way to say you are through.
If you are two households or a group, say how many bags as well as how many people; luggage decides the vehicle more often than passengers do.
Abu Dhabi to Sharjah Airport: the return transfer
The same service runs the other way. For a Abu Dhabi to Sharjah Airport transfer we collect you from your hotel at an agreed time, with a comfortable margin for check-in and security at Sharjah Airport, and the driver helps with the luggage at both ends. Book both directions together and the desk keeps them on one confirmation.
Many guests book both directions together for a single confirmation with two times on it; if the return flight changes during the stay, one message moves the pickup to the new time.
More transfers from Sharjah Airport
The same fixed-price private service runs from Sharjah Airport to other places nearby. If your plans include more than one stop, or friends are staying elsewhere, these are the routes travellers most often combine with Abu Dhabi:
- Sharjah Airport to Dubai transfer
- Sharjah Airport to Downtown Dubai transfer
- Sharjah Airport to Ras Al Khaimah transfer
- Sharjah Airport to Umm Al Quwain transfer
- Sharjah Airport to Al Majaz transfer
- Sharjah Airport to City Center transfer
Why travellers choose Haqqi Tours for Abu Dhabi transfers
We run airport transfers in dozens of cities, and the Abu Dhabi route follows the same simple promise as every other: one fixed price for the whole vehicle, agreed in writing; a driver who tracks your flight and meets you at arrivals; a vehicle matched to your group and your luggage; and a desk that answers. It is the way we would want to arrive ourselves.
Pickup options and waiting time
When you book on WhatsApp, you choose one of two pickup options for your arrival:
- Flight tracking: your driver is at arrivals the minute your flight lands and waits for up to 60 minutes. If your flight lands at 2:00 pm, the driver is there at 2:00 pm.
- Fixed time (no tracking): your driver arrives at a time you choose and waits for up to 60 minutes from that time. Send us your flight number and we check its real landing times over the past 10 days to recommend the best pickup time.
At most airports the included waiting time is 60 minutes; at some it is 90 minutes. We confirm the exact waiting time for your airport when you book with us on WhatsApp. After that, the driver cannot wait longer: the fixed price is based on one hour of airport parking and the driver's time, and with more than 30 transfers a day, every booking is scheduled back to back.
With flight tracking, normal delays are covered. If your flight is delayed by more than 5 hours, we cannot guarantee a new pickup at the last minute, because the new arrival time is uncertain and other transfers are already scheduled. Message us as soon as the delay is announced: we always do our best to rearrange, but it depends on the number of bookings that day. With a fixed-time pickup, the time slot is reserved for you and cannot be changed on the day, even if your flight is delayed or something unexpected happens.
Two hours before your flight lands, we send you your driver's name and phone number on WhatsApp. If you are still in the air, the message will be waiting for you as soon as you switch on your phone. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Is this right for you?
Great for
- Arrivals with luggage — a private car from the door to the door
- Families and groups — vehicles for up to 7 travellers
- Late-night and early-morning flights — booked ahead at a fixed price
- First-time visitors who do not know the city
Think twice if
- You travel alone on a tight budget and are happy with public transport
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
Where do I meet my driver at Sharjah Airport?
It depends on the airport: some have a fixed meeting point inside arrivals, some a specific exit, and at others the driver waits just beyond customs with a sign carrying your name. We send you the exact meeting place, the driver's name and a phone number with your WhatsApp confirmation, so there is nothing to work out when you land at Sharjah Airport.
How far is Abu Dhabi from Sharjah Airport, and how long does the transfer take?
About 150 km by road, which usually takes around 1 hour 55 minutes. Traffic at rush hour or on holiday weekends can add a little; the price of your Sharjah Airport to Abu Dhabi transfer is fixed in advance, so a slower drive never costs more.
What is Abu Dhabi like?
Abu Dhabi, the UAE's capital, lies on an island on the Gulf coast about 180 km south-west of Sharjah Airport. Abu Dhabi is the country's capital and largest emirate, a calmer, greener city than its neighbours, built on an island ringed by the Corniche and connected by bridges to Saadiyat, Yas and the mainland. Visitors head for the white-marble Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the presidential palace Qasr Al Watan and the historic fort of Qasr Al Hosn. Yas Island adds Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World and Yas Marina Circuit. Coming from Sharjah, the journey crosses the whole length of Dubai before reaching the capital.
Where do visitors stay in Abu Dhabi?
The usual choices: Corniche and downtown, Saadiyat Island, Yas Island and Al Maryah and Al Reem islands. Our transfer goes to any hotel or address there at the same fixed price for the vehicle - just send the hotel name on WhatsApp.
What is there to do in Abu Dhabi?
The highlights are Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Qasr Al Watan, Yas Island theme parks and The Corniche. The WhatsApp desk can arrange a car for a day out once you have settled in.
Anything I should know about arriving in Abu Dhabi?
This is a long drive through heavy Dubai traffic zones; the inland E611 bypass is often smoother at rush hour, and you should name your Abu Dhabi district in advance.
Which road does the Sharjah Airport to Abu Dhabi transfer take?
Usually the fastest route via the E311 and E66, about 150 km and around 1 hour 55 minutes in normal traffic. The driver checks traffic and roadworks on the day and takes whichever way is quickest; the price stays the same.
Is a private transfer cheaper than an airport taxi from Sharjah Airport to Abu Dhabi?
Compare the whole cost, not the starting fare. A taxi from Sharjah Airport to Abu Dhabi adds the meter in traffic, a night rate and sometimes tolls; the private transfer is one figure agreed in writing before you fly, whatever the traffic does. For anyone not travelling alone with a small bag, that figure is normally the cheaper one.
What is the best way to get from Sharjah Airport to Abu Dhabi?
With luggage, a family or after a long flight, a pre-booked private transfer is the easiest and most comfortable way: door to door, no queue, no changes. Public transport can work for a solo traveller with a small bag, but it means tickets, transfers and stairs; an airport taxi means the meter. A private car takes you straight to your hotel in Abu Dhabi.
Is there a bus, train or metro from Sharjah Airport to Abu Dhabi?
Sharjah has no metro; buses run from the airport to the Al Jubail station and to Dubai, with a change for most hotels. The airport is small and quick, and the drive to the lagoon or across to Dubai is short outside rush hour. For most visitors the private transfer is simpler: it starts at the arrivals door and ends at the hotel, and the fixed price covers the whole vehicle.
What happens if my flight to Sharjah Airport is delayed?
It depends on the option you chose. With flight tracking, the driver is there when you actually land, for delays of up to 5 hours; beyond that, tell us straight away and we try to find a new time, without a guarantee. With a fixed pickup time, the slot is reserved for you and cannot be moved on the day, even if the flight is late.
Do you meet late-night and early-morning flights?
Yes. The Sharjah Airport to Abu Dhabi transfer runs around the clock, and our WhatsApp desk is answered day and night. Tell us the flight number and we plan the pickup for the real arrival time, whatever the hour.
Which vehicle will I get for the Sharjah Airport to Abu Dhabi transfer?
You choose when you book: Sedan (1–3 passengers) and Minivan (1–7 passengers). The vans are Mercedes, Volkswagen, Ford Transit and Peugeot Traveller models, air-conditioned and with proper luggage space. If you are unsure, tell us how many passengers and bags you have and we recommend the right one.
Is the transfer private, or shared with other passengers?
Private. The vehicle is yours alone from Sharjah Airport to Abu Dhabi, with no other passengers and no extra stops unless you ask for one. That is what makes the fixed price possible.
Can you provide child seats?
Yes - say the ages of the children when you book and the driver brings the right child seats or boosters at no extra charge. Please mention it in the WhatsApp conversation so the correct vehicle is sent.
Are tolls, parking and waiting time included in the price?
Yes. The fixed price for the Sharjah Airport to Abu Dhabi transfer covers the vehicle, the driver, fuel, road tolls, airport parking and up to 60 minutes of waiting after your flight lands (90 at some airports). There is nothing to pay the driver on the day unless you have added something to the booking.
Can we stop on the way from Sharjah Airport to Abu Dhabi?
Usually, yes - a short stop for a shop, a sim card or a photo is no problem if you mention it when booking, and a longer stop or a sightseeing detour is quoted as part of the same transfer. Tell the desk what you have in mind and they confirm it in writing.
How far in advance should I book the Sharjah Airport to Abu Dhabi transfer?
As soon as you have your flight - it takes a minute on WhatsApp and secures the vehicle you want. Same-day and next-day bookings are often possible too; message the desk with the flight number and they will tell you at once whether a car is available.
How do I book the Sharjah Airport to Abu Dhabi transfer?
Fill in the form on this page or message us on WhatsApp with your flight number, date, number of passengers and your hotel in Abu Dhabi. A member of our team confirms the price, the vehicle and the meeting point within a few minutes, in writing.
Can I change or cancel my booking?
Yes, through the same WhatsApp conversation. The terms depend on conditions such as how close to the pickup time the change is requested, so our team explains exactly what applies to your booking when you ask - always before any payment.
Which language does the driver speak?
It depends on the country, the city and the time of your transfer, so we do not promise a particular language for the driver on the Sharjah Airport to Abu Dhabi route. Tell us on WhatsApp which language you would prefer and we do our best to match it. The WhatsApp desk that confirms your booking and stays with you during the trip always works in Arabic and English, at any hour.
Can I book the return trip from Abu Dhabi to Sharjah Airport as well?
Yes - the Abu Dhabi to Sharjah Airport transfer is booked the same way, in the same WhatsApp conversation, and the driver collects you from the hotel door at the agreed time. If the return flight changes during your stay, one message moves the pickup.
