Private jets at Zayed International Airport
Zayed International Airport information for anyone flying into or out of Abu Dhabi by private jet: runways, opening hours and the arrival process. Enter your route and get free quotes from licensed charter companies.
- AUH / OMAAAirport code
- ~31 kmto Abu Dhabi, in a straight line
- 24 hoursOpen, customs included
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Zayed International Airport facts
Zayed International Airport (AUH) is Abu Dhabi’s international airport; its former name is Abu Dhabi International. According to official publications, it is about 31 km from the city in a straight line. It has two parallel runways of 4,106 m and 4,100 m, and customs and passport control are open 24 hours. Landing and departure times at the airport are approved in advance. Al Bateen (AZI), closer to the city centre, is a separate option in Abu Dhabi dedicated to business aviation.
Compiled from the airport’s official publications; last checked October 2026. The company flying you confirms the conditions on the day.
Arriving at Zayed Airport by private jet
- LandingThe aircraft lands on one of the two parallel runways of 4,106 m and 4,100 m. The airport is open 24 hours.
- Customs and passport controlCustoms and passport checks run 24 hours. Ground services are also available at all hours of the day.
- Getting into the cityThe airport is east of Abu Dhabi. The city is about 31 km away in a straight line.
Good to know
- Landing and departure times are approved in advanceLanding and departure times at the airport are coordinated. The company flying you gets the slot approval.
- A closer option to the city: Al BateenAl Bateen Executive Airport (AZI) is dedicated to business and private aviation. It is about 12 km from the city centre in a straight line and states that it has no restrictions on landing and departure times.
Questions about Zayed International Airport
Yes. The airport’s former name is Abu Dhabi International; its current name is Zayed International Airport (AUH).
Yes. The airport is open 24 hours, and customs, passport control and ground services also run 24 hours.
Yes. Al Bateen Executive Airport (AZI) is dedicated to business and private aviation and is about 12 km from the city centre in a straight line.