Sharjah to Abu Dhabi Transfer
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Overview
The Sharjah to Abu Dhabi transfer is the simplest way to start a trip to Abu Dhabi: a private car or van, a driver who tracks your flight and meets you at arrivals, and a price fixed on WhatsApp before you travel, so there is no airport taxi fare to argue about. Abu Dhabi is a straightforward drive from Sharjah. Compared with an airport taxi or public transport, a private airport transfer costs about the same for two people and less for a family, with none of the waiting. 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 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
- Door-to-door from Sharjah to your hotel in Abu Dhabi
- 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, Sprinter - 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
Full Description
Sharjah to Abu Dhabi transfer: the easiest way to get there
When you land at Sharjah, the last thing you want is to work out how to get from the airport to Abu Dhabi. A private airport transfer takes the question away: a Haqqi Tours driver is at arrivals when you walk out, your vehicle is parked minutes away, and the cost of the Sharjah to Abu Dhabi transfer was fixed on WhatsApp before you left home. There is no airport taxi queue, no meter running in traffic and no negotiating a fare in a language you may not speak.
This page covers everything travellers ask about the Sharjah 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, which vehicles we use and how the booking works.
Arriving at Sharjah (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.
Airports feel bigger after a long flight, and Sharjah is no exception. That is why your confirmation carries the exact meeting point for this airport, the driver's name and a phone number: when you walk out of arrivals you know where to look. The driver has been following your flight, so a late landing or a slow bag belt changes nothing about your Sharjah to Abu Dhabi transfer.
Searches for "SHJ to Abu Dhabi" or "SHJ airport transfer" land here for a reason: SHJ is the airport code for Sharjah, and this is the private-car service that connects it with Abu Dhabi.
Sharjah to Abu Dhabi at a glance
Service: private transfer, your own vehicle from Sharjah to Abu Dhabi, door to door. Vehicles: Sedan (1–3 passengers), Minivan (1–7 passengers) and Sprinter (8–13 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, 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 to Abu Dhabi?
The airport taxi fare from Sharjah to Abu Dhabi is unpredictable: meters, night tariffs, tolls and traffic all move it, and you only learn the total at the door. A pre-booked Sharjah to Abu Dhabi transfer is the opposite - one fixed cost for the vehicle, however long the drive takes, with the price agreed before your trip.
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 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 from Sharjah to Abu Dhabi: is there a bus, train or metro?
Public transport from Sharjah 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.
Many of our guests have tried the public route into Abu Dhabi once and booked the car ever after. The difference is not only speed but effort: no ticket machines in a foreign language, no stairs with suitcases, no working out the last mile to the hotel. A private Sharjah to Abu Dhabi transfer starts at the arrivals door and ends at the reception desk, and the fixed price covers the whole vehicle.
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
Once you have checked in, Abu Dhabi is worth exploring: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Qasr Al Watan, Yas Island theme parks and The Corniche. Your driver can point some of them out on the way in, and the WhatsApp desk can arrange a car for a day out if you want to see more.
Sharjah itself is within reach for a day: Al Qasba and the Eye of the Emirates, Rain Room and Mleiha archaeological desert - the same WhatsApp desk arranges the car there and back.
Where to stay in Abu Dhabi
Where visitors stay in Abu Dhabi: Corniche and downtown, Saadiyat Island, Yas Island and Al Maryah and Al Reem islands. Our Sharjah to Abu Dhabi transfer goes to any hotel, apartment or private address there - send the hotel name and, if you have it, a map pin on WhatsApp, and the driver goes straight to the right door.
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
Every airport is laid out differently, and Sharjah is no exception: some airports have a fixed meeting point inside the terminal, some have a specific exit where drivers may wait, and at others the driver stands just beyond customs with a sign. Because of that we do not print one rule here. When we confirm your Sharjah to Abu Dhabi transfer on WhatsApp, we tell you exactly where your driver will be, with the driver's name and a phone number you can message the moment you land.
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.
Our vehicles for the Abu Dhabi transfer
For this route we offer Sedan (1–3 passengers), Minivan (1–7 passengers) and Sprinter (8–13 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
Families are our most frequent guests on this route: a private car means the children are strapped into proper seats, the pushchair goes in the back, and nobody is counting change for tickets. Groups of friends and extended families take the Sprinter or a minivan so the whole party travels together from Sharjah to Abu Dhabi on one fixed price. Older travellers book it for the door-to-door help with the bags, and couples for a calm start to the trip instead of a taxi queue.
Many guests add a second leg later in the trip: a day out from Abu Dhabi, an onward transfer or the return to Sharjah. It is all handled in the chat you already have open.
How to book your Abu Dhabi transfer
Booking is simple: fill in the form on this page or message us on WhatsApp with your flight number, the date, the number of passengers and your hotel in Abu Dhabi. A member of our team replies within minutes to confirm the price and the meeting point. Payment is arranged on WhatsApp as well, in whichever way suits you, and your confirmation is written down so nothing is left to memory.
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
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 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: the return transfer
Heading back to Sharjah at the end of the stay is just as easy - tell us the flight time and the hotel, and a driver is at the door with time to spare. Many travellers also use the desk for a day trip or an onward transfer from Abu Dhabi; everything is arranged in the same WhatsApp chat.
On departure day the desk suggests a pickup time from Abu Dhabi based on your flight and the traffic expected at that hour, and confirms it in writing; if you would like to leave earlier for last-minute shopping or a meal near Sharjah, that is arranged in the same message.
More transfers from Sharjah
The same fixed-price private service runs from Sharjah 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:
Why travellers choose Haqqi Tours for Abu Dhabi transfers
Haqqi Tours is a travel company, not a taxi app: the people who confirm your Sharjah to Abu Dhabi transfer are the same people you can message at midnight when the flight is late. The price is fixed and written down, the driver is a licensed professional who does this road regularly, the vehicle is what we said it would be, and if anything on the day is not as promised, one message to the desk puts it right.
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
- 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?
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.
How far is Abu Dhabi from Sharjah, and how long does the transfer take?
It is a direct drive. Traffic at rush hour or on holiday weekends can add a little; the price of your Sharjah 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.
Is a private transfer cheaper than an airport taxi from Sharjah to Abu Dhabi?
Per person, yes for most groups: the transfer is priced for the vehicle, so a couple pays about what a taxi would and a family pays less, with no meter, no night tariff and no surprise at the door. The booking form on this page shows the fixed price for your vehicle; a taxi from Sharjah can only give you an estimate.
What is the best way to get from Sharjah 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 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 is delayed?
With flight tracking, your driver follows your real landing time and waits up to 60 minutes after you land (90 at some airports). If the delay is more than 5 hours, message us on WhatsApp as soon as it is announced: we always do our best to rearrange the Sharjah to Abu Dhabi pickup, but a last-minute change cannot be promised, as it depends on the bookings that day.
Do you meet late-night and early-morning flights?
Yes. The Sharjah 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 to Abu Dhabi transfer?
You choose when you book: Sedan (1–3 passengers), Minivan (1–7 passengers) and Sprinter (8–13 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 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 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 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 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 to Abu Dhabi transfer?
Send us four things - flight number, date, how many of you, and the hotel in Abu Dhabi - through the form on this page or directly on WhatsApp. You get a written confirmation with the fixed price, the vehicle and the meeting point at Sharjah, usually within minutes.
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 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 as well?
Of course. Send the departure flight time and the hotel, and we collect you from the door with a comfortable margin for Sharjah. Booking both directions together keeps everything on one confirmation, and any change of plan is handled in the same chat.
