Ibiza to Abu Dhabi Vueling Flights

  About Ibiza

If you are looking for the right way to get rid of all your stress and go to a lot of beach parties, Ibiza in Spain is the place for you. It is situated off the east coast of Spain and has become quite the party spot. Apart from being a hot party destination, Ibiza also has family-friendly beaches, delicious food, and lush green hills. You will wake up to the beautiful, breathtaking water every day. You can also head to the Formentera beach if you want to take a break from all the partying. You can also go scuba diving with dolphins in Ibiza, apart from the other water activities like snorkelling, paddle surfing and so on. You can either book a hotel in Ibiza with a view of the sea or one that has a view of the beautiful buildings and busy streets. You will even find a lot of luxurious accommodations in Ibiza that you simply cannot ignore.

Best Time to Visit Ibiza

Ibiza is an island city and the best time to visit is from May to October. The temperature ranges from 21 and 29 degree Celsius. Ibiza is known as a party destination, and it only gets crazier during these months. You will have to book a hotel in Ibiza much in advance if you are travelling during the summer. You can also attend music festivals like the International Music Summit and Ibiza Rocks. This is the perfect time to enjoy the turquoise blue water and the water activities that come with it. You will also be among the most polite and helpful people. Since this is also considered a high season, getting cheap flight tickets to Ibiza might be difficult, though you might come across interesting flight deals to Ibiza. Since this is also peak season, a lot of parties are hosted in Ibiza. You can drink and dance until the wee hours and spend the next day treating your hangover.

November to April is the low season in Ibiza, and the party scenes are slightly dimmer than they are in summer. The temperature ranges from 12 to 18 degree Celsius in winter. If you are not too keen on partying, this is the right time for you to visit Ibiza. However, you will not be able to take a boat and go sightseeing during this time. The water is not really favourable for you to get on a boat. A couple of restaurants, hotels and pubs are also shut during this time. You can avoid the crowd and enjoy the weather all by yourself. You will also get a great deal on accommodations and flights during this time. The prices drop because it is offseason. Make sure you book a hotel in Ibiza that has a sea view or is closer to the beach. That way, you will be able to enjoy the Mediterranean weather even better than usual. If you don't want to miss peak season and yet enjoy a great vacation, you can plan your trip in early May or late October.

Places to Visit in Ibiza

Even though Ibiza is known as the crazy party destination in Spain, there are quite a lot of tourist attractions that you can visit without being dragged to a party. The beaches here are simply mesmerizing and catching the sunset from one of the beaches will only leave you awestruck. Apart from sunbathing and soaking in the sun, you can visit the different galleries in the city, historical sites and caves, too. Benirrás Beach and the Sunday Drummers is a part-shingle and part-sand beach. One of the specialities of the beach is its historical significance. On August 18, 1981, a day that later got called as the Day of the Drums, hundreds of people gathered on the beach to protest against the Gulf War. However, the event got banned in 2002. You can also visit the Museu d'Art Contemporani, the Ibiza Museum of Contemporary Art, and look at the marvellous works of Antoni Marí Ribas and other painters.

Visit the Cala Comte beach, a small beach made for everyone who loves beaches but is not too fond of sand. The beach also has three lovely restaurants on the top of the cliff from where you can enjoy yet another view of the sunset. Dalt Vila is Ibiza's old two and on a hill. You can catch a view of the sea from within the ancient walls and magnificent building. You can just walk around the old town, shop from the little shops, visit the Museums and try the little cafes in the town. Es Vedrà is a secluded island and is also the third most magnetic place on earth. There is also a popular local belief that Phoenician Goddess Tanit was born here and it also housed sirens and sea nymphs who tried to lure Ulysses from his ship. The story is what makes the island interesting, but the place itself makes for a wonderful spot to take pictures. Can Marça Caves is a popular tourist spot, and this is also where smugglers used to hide all of their illegal stashes. Make sure you also catch the light show thrown by the authorities.

Things to do in Ibiza

Since it is one of the most happening party destinations, a lot of young tourists only come here for the beach parties during summer. You can also try the water activities here like snorkelling, diving, swimming at the beach, paddle surfing and more. You can also go sightseeing to the nearby islands or beaches and a tour of Ibiza island. Ibiza also has museums and art galleries for you to explore. You can also try the food in Ibiza along with the mind-blowing cocktails. You can also head to the Formentera islands, one of the smallest beaches among the Balearic islands and it is about 20 minutes away from Ibiza by ferry. You can take a break from all the partying and just come here to relax. If you are partying, make sure you head to Elrow at Amnesia for the craziest party that you will ever attend. Spend a day at Dalt Vila that preserves the history of Ibiza. You will also find a lot of spots here to take good pictures. You can also head to Pikes Hotel for a crazy party. It is also where legendary singer Freddie Mercury threw a lot of bashes. If you are in the mood to get adventurous, you can go mountain biking in Ibiza. You can pair up with a lot of other tourists and go for mountain biking. You can also go hiking to the top of Sa Talaia. It is only approximately 2 km walk, and you will get to witness the best view of the city from up here. Make sure you are right in time for the sunset.

Foods and Restaurant in Ibiza

Ibiza is famous for the Ensaimada, which is like a Danish pastry, Arros de Matances, a rice dish combined with meat, Sofrit Pages, a countryside cuisine and Frita de Porc, which is a pork dish like the name suggests. You will also find quite a lot of Indian restaurants in Ibiza like Mumak, Kathmandu, Curry Club and so on. However, finding Jain food might be a little bit of trouble. Bambuddha is a popular place for you to get some Japanese food. Sa Capella is another popular restaurant that used to be a church. The restaurant has an eclectic set of cuisines that haven't changed one bit for the last 15 years. The non-vegetarian food here is a highlight. La Bodega is one of the best places to go to for Spanish food. You can also try local street food or the shacks at the beach, so you enjoy the view of the sunset or the beach for a longer time. Since this is a popular party destination, you will also get the best cocktails here.

How to reach Ibiza

The Ibiza airport is functional within the other cities of Spain but the most popular route to reach Ibiza is to land in Barcelona and take a boat ride to Ibiza from there. But if you do want to land in Ibiza directly, there are a couple of flights that you can take. Lufthansa and British Airways frequently fly to Ibiza and have layovers at Munich and Frankfurt. The flight connectivity to Ibiza is not that bad, but it is always best to take a boat from Barcelona. In fact, you can even spend a day or two in Barcelona before you head to Ibiza. Ibiza airport has quite a lot of facilities like the airport shuffle, VIP lounges, duty-free shopping areas, restaurants and cafes. It is also quite easy to get a taxi or other public transport to your hotel from Ibiza airport. Flight tickets to Ibiza are quite expensive and flying to Barcelona is slightly cheaper. If you book in advance, you will also get decent flight deals to Ibiza online.

  About Abu Dhabi

While Abu Dhabi is not exactly a tourist destination when compared to Dubai, it is definitely a place where you can go just to relax and feel rejuvenated. Abu Dhabi is also the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Even though Dubai is considered as a more happening place, Abu Dhabi also has a certain charm to it. The Ferrari World is one of the major highlights and tourist attractions in Abu Dhabi. Not only will you get to see a lot of Ferraris, but you can even drive them to get a glimpse in the life of a race car driver. The city also has waterparks for everyone who is planning a vacation to the capital of the UAE with their family or group of friends. The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is not only beautiful, but it is also a marvellous piece of art architecturally. It is also a safe place for solo female travellers. You will find a lot of malls, too, to satisfy the shopaholic in you.

Best Time to Visit Abu Dhabi

November to March is an ideal time to visit Abu Dhabi since it is winter and the weather remains quite pleasant. It is the best time for you to go sightseeing. Since it is also a peak season in Abu Dhabi, you might even get a good deal on flights to Abu Dhabi during this time if you book well in advance. Make sure you also book your hotel in Abu Dhabi in advance since the prices tend to increase in winter. Since this is high season, you will find a lot of tourists in the city. You will also get to go sightseeing without feeling all dehydrated. This is also the best time for you to hit the beach and spend some time there. If you are travelling in March, you can attend the Abu Dhabi Festival or the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon.

The temperature ranges from 19 to 42 degree Celsius from April to October. While April and May are pleasant because of Spring, the months following May get hot, hotter and hottest. Hotel prices do stop dropping April onwards. For all the book lovers, you can attend the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair in April and May. The temperature increases considerably in June till August, but if you just want to be by the pool or indulge in expensive spa treatments and pamper yourself, you can plan a trip during these months. The hotel prices also drop a lot during these months since the city does not have a lot of tourists. It also rains inconsistently during these months, which might put a damper on your sightseeing plans. The temperature starts dropping during September and October since it is the end of summer. This is also one of the best times to head to Abu Dhabi if you want to attend the Abu Dhabi Film Festival, the Emirates International Date Palm Festival or the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Places to Visit in Abu Dhabi

Yas Mall at Yas Island and Marina Mall is the most popular malls in Abu Dhabi for tourists. The Ferrari World is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city and quite the luxurious ones, too. You also get to drive one of the cars to experience what it is like to be an F1 driver. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is one of the two mosques in UAE that is open to non-Muslims, too. It is also one of the most beautiful tourist attractions in the country. Abu Dhabi does not deprive you of the beach fun that you might want. You can head to the Saadiyat Public Beach or the Corniche. You can also visit Al Lulu Island to indulge in beach and water activities. It is another tourist destination in Abu Dhabi that is quite popular. You can attend free concerts at Corniche or just enjoy the sunset by the beach with a cup of ice cream. You can also book a hotel in Abu Dhabi in Corniche and stay here for a couple of days.

While you are in Abu Dhabi, you might also want to stay at the Empire Palace for a night or two. Even if you are not, the resort is open for non-guests to book spa treatments here and indulge in a traditional hammam experience. Not to mention, you might also want to put on your fanciest outfit here. You can also head for a desert safari on a jeep or try any of the other desert tours arranged by tour companies here. It is one of the major highlights of Abu Dhabi. Head over to the Emirates Park Zoo with your family, and you'll get to see over 1700 animals here. The zoo is home to lions, cheetahs, Siberian bears, white tigers and so on. You can also have breakfast with giraffes and parrots here. Another lovely tourist attraction is the Warner Bros World. It is a fun theme park that has rides like The Joker Funhouse, Tom and Jerry: Swiss Cheese Spin, The Scooby-Doo: Museum of Mysteries and so on. You can also visit the Al Jahili Fort and Heritage Village in Abu Dhabi.

Things to do in Abu Dhabi

Sightseeing is one of the major tourist activities in the city. You can go to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque to know more about the culture and to admire the sheer architecture of the mosque. You can also spend a day shopping at some of the best malls in Abu Dhabi. If you are travelling during the sale, you might even get to buy a lot of high-end fashion products at an affordable price. Visit the Emirates Palace. If you are not staying at the majestic resort, you can still indulge in self-pampering spa treatments and a relaxing hammam (a Turkish bath). You can also indulge in water and beach activities at Corniche. Going on a desert safari is another popular activity that tourists in Abu Dhabi take up. Spend a day at Ferrari World and take lots of pictures, too.

Food and Restaurants in Abu Dhabi

Like Dubai, you will find a variety of cuisine in Abu Dhabi, too. Be it Indian cuisine or Mexican, Korean, Chinese, or even Russian food, and you will find whatever you feel like eating here. However, trying out the local food is a must to complete your holiday experience at Abu Dhabi. Some of the important ingredients include the famous Middle Eastern spices like cinnamon, saffron, turmeric and cardamom. Cuisines made of chickpeas are also quite popular in Abu Dhabi. If you want to grab a bite as soon as you land, before you head to your hotel, you can go to Madang Korean Restaurant which is near Terminal 2. Cabana Beach Bar and Grill at Corniche is a popular place to have healthy food or European cuisine. You can also head to The Terrace On The Corniche or Kuzbara for authentic Middle Eastern food. Khayal Restaurant is popular for its variety of cuisines. It offers Japanese, Arabic, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and Asian food in its menu. Treat yourself to delicious burgers and shakes at Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes at Yas Mall. Hoi An is an interesting place to head to if you want to try out Vietnamese or other Asian food. The service is great, so is the ambience. Dino's Bistro Italiano and Villa Toscana are known for their expertise in Italian cuisine. In fact, at Villa Tuscana, you can also choose between the Mediterranean, Tuscan and European food. Desert Lotus Thai Bisto & Sushi has the best Thai food in the city, and you will simply love the sushi here. If you want to try authentic Indian food, you can head to Punjab Grill at The Ritz-Carlton Grand Canal.

How to reach Abu Dhabi (Transportation)

The Abu Dhabi International Airport is the second busiest airport in the United Arab Emirates. The flight connectivity from Abu Dhabi to other cities and countries is excellent. There are a few direct flights to Abu Dhabi from India on a daily basis, and it takes about 3 to 4 hours only to reach. While you might choose Etihad Airways or Emirates to fly to the Middle East, other airlines like GoAir, British Airways, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Srilankan Airlines frequently fly to and from Abu Dhabi. The airport is only 30 km from the main city, and it is quite easy to get a taxi service from the airport to your hotel. Abu Dhabi International Airport is quite a luxe with a lot of facilities. It has airport lounges, premium spa facilities, sleeping pods, children's play area, shopping areas and a lot of international dining options. You will certainly not get bored if at all if you have to wait for a few more hours to board your flight. If you are travelling by Etihad, they also have premium lounges and spa facilities for their passengers at the airport.

  About Vueling Airlines

Vueling Airlines SA is a low-cost carrier based out of Spain's El Prat de Llobregat in Greater Barcelona. The airline has its hub at Barcelona-El Prat Airport as well as Rome's Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport in Italy. The airline is known to be the largest in Spain with respect to its fleet size and the array of passenger destinations it operates to and from. Vueling Airlines currently serves to over 100 international routes and domestic routes that are sprawled across Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The airline came into existence in 2004 with operations commencing in the same year. The first flight operated was between Barcelona and Ibiza. Vueling Airlines' first aircraft in its fleet was an Airbus A320. They owned two of the same aircraft model which were based in airports of Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Ibiza, Brussels and Palma de Mallorca. The airline's name is derived from the combination of two Spanish words 'vuelo' which means flight and the English suffix - ing. The initial shareholders of the airline were Apax Partners with 40 per cent shares, Inversiones Hemisferio (Group Planeta) with 30 per cent shares, Vueling's own management team with 23 per cent shares and Vueling Airlines Investor (JetBlue Airways) with 7 per cent of shares.

In 2005, Vueling Airlines added Madrid as the second base to the airline. Following this move, in 2007, the airline announced its first base outside of Spain in Paris' Charles de Gaulle Airport, followed by Seville in 2009. The year 2007 was challenging for Vueling Airlines in terms of finances as Apax Partners sold off its 21 per cent stake in the airline. Two profit warnings were also issued in the same year, which was followed by the resignation of two top directors as well as the chairman stating the difference in opinion with respect to commercial strategies. The former Chief Executive of UK's low-cost carrier Go, Barbara Cassani, joined Vueling Airlines as the chairman of the board in the same year. With such massive changes in one year, the airline underwent some transformation and restructuring that was exercised. By 2009, the airline was able to post its first profit. In 2008, the airline expressed its interest to merge with its Spanish nemesis, Clickair, another low-cost carrier. The merger was designed in a way to mitigate the increasing fuel costs and bring forth better airline in the Spanish aviation industry.

It was revealed that the merger would not bring about any changes in Vueling's name. However, the management would be tweaked with Clickair's Alex Cruz taking over the chief executive position. After some scrutiny by the European competition regulators, the airlines received a go-ahead for the merger. With this merger, Vueling was speculated to receive a significant advantage with 19 new routes. The merger enabled Vueling to rise the ranks and become the second-largest Spanish carrier which accommodated 8.2 passengers to about 50 destinations falling in the international routes and the domestic routes. In 2011, Vueling Airlines announced some of its expansion plans with respect to adding more aircraft to its fleet. They stated that they would be bringing in nine aircraft, which would include Airbus A319. The same year, the airline received six of its Airbus A320 while the rest of the Airbus A320s were delivered by the end of the year. The following year, CEO Alex Cruz announced that they would be adding Rome as a new base for Vueling Airlines. This move enabled opening avenues to newer destinations for the airline.

Through the years that followed, the airline has continued to introduce new international routes while cancelling some of the non-profitable routes.

Fleet size of Vueling Airlines

Vueling Airlines' fleet size as of 2020 stands at 124 aircraft in service. Presently, the airline boasts a strong fleet consisting only of Airbus aircraft. The aircraft in the fleet includes six Airbus A319-100s, 78 Airbus A320-200s, 25 Airbus A320neos and 15 Airbus A321-200s. The airline has ordered 19 more Airbus A3220neos and 12 Airbus A321neos. Vueling Airlines is yet to receive its orders for the new aircraft. In 2009, Vueling Airlines co-operated with the American cable channel, MTV for the summer season. Two of Vueling Airlines' aircraft, A320s were repainted with the MTV liveries along with some MTV-themed styling onboard as well. Created and designed by Custo Dalmau, the two liveries were removed by the end of the same year. However, for the following summer in 2010, the airline yet again repainted the MTV's livery while in 2011, the airline added a livery which was based on DJ and producer David Guetta. The cooperation with MTV ceased the same year, and Vueling Airlines repainted its aircraft back to its original livery.

Baggage Allowance

Vueling Airlines' baggage allowance follows the same protocols as much of the airlines globally. For the hand luggage, the airline allows passengers to carry one baggage which should not be heavier than 10 kg in weight. The airline further expects the passengers to measure their bag and make sure that it doesn't exceed the dimension of 55 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm. The additional accessory bag is also allowed on board for passengers. They can carry smaller bags which could either be a handbag, a laptop bag or a briefcase. The dimension of the smaller bag should be within 35cm x 20cm x 20cm. Passengers can also add bags of purchases that were made at the airport, ahead of the flight. These bags should be able to fit under the front seat. Hence, the dimensions play an important role. The checked baggage allowance by Vueling Airline differs depending on the type of cabin class the passenger has purchased tickets for. The range of baggage weight is from 15 kg to 20 kg to 25 kg and finally 30 kg. Details regarding the actual checked baggage size can only be acquired once the passenger books a Vueling Airlines flight online. There are some deals and offers available on the airline's site to acquire extra baggage at a cheaper cost is also available.

In-flight services

Vueling Airlines promises exquisite in-flight services that passengers can avail onboard. As a low-cost carrier, some of the in-flight services of Vueling Airlines do not meet with the upscale experiences that top airlines provide. However, the airline has accommodated comfortable seating interspersed with great hospitality. Passengers will need to book for in-flight meals ahead of the journey. Provision of snacks and other beverages are present onboard. The airline staff is trained and are very helpful. You can request for some in-flight amenity kits too.

Popular routes and top cities for Vueling Airlines

Vueling Airlines is one of the best airlines to pick when it comes to picking a European destination. Since its inception, the airline has managed to expand its horizons tremendously by adding a slew of domestic routes and international routes to its list of destinations. The Spanish low-cost carrier airline has not just grown in terms of its business and profits but has tremendously invested in enhancing operations of its flights too. Vueling Airline's merger with Clickair helped the two airlines enormously. Not only did the airline acquire more destinations but also enabled them with their expansion strategies. Its European network is brilliantly connected as it caters to many international routes in the EU. Some of the top cities include Algiers, Vienna, Brussels, Dubrovnik, Zagreb, Prague, Aalborg, Copenhagen, Helsinki, Bordeaux, Lyon, Marseille, Paris, Toulouse, Berlin, Dusseldorf, Munich, Athens, Mykonos, Budapest, Catania, Milan, Naples, Rome, Stockholm, Venice, Casablanca, Amsterdam, Oslo, Warsaw, Lisbon, Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Barcelona, Madrid, Ibiza, Seville, Menorca, Palme de Mallorca, Zurich, Geneva, Tunis, Kyiv, Edinburg, London, Birmingham and Manchester.

Why travel by Vueling Airlines?

Vueling Airlines is easily one of the best airlines to choose for European rendezvous. It has introduced tremendously good domestic route and international route connectivity to attract travellers to pick them for travelling across the European Union. Some of its benefits also include a flexible in-flight time. Passengers can change their flight time to a more convenient one without having to pay extra euros. Further, on the airline's website, there are several flight and accommodation deals that passengers can avail. On booking a Vueling Airlines flight ticket, passengers can avail discounts of up to 50 per cent on some of the select hotels that have a tie-up with the airlines. Details of the same can be perused on their website.

Vueling Airlines' website has also been enhanced with the latest facilities to ensure that the passenger's transaction and the trip are completed with no concerns. The airline has allocated a web check-in service on their website. Along with this, they also have other facilities such as receiving an update on the flight status as well as details about Vueling Airlines' flight schedules. On booking a Vueling Airlines flight ticket, the airline also shares important information regarding the baggage allowance policy for passengers depending on the type of ticket. Based on the ticket type, passengers will also get access to certain premium facilities provided by the airline.

  About Abu Dhabi Airport

Abu Dhabi International Airport is the only airport in Emirates of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, to cater to international flights and airlines. After Dubai International Airport, Abu Dhabi International Airport is the second largest in UAE, which can accommodate 20 million passengers. The airport has three operational terminals for passengers. It is sprawled across 8,500 acres of land and provides services to over 30 airlines which fly to over 120 destinations. The airport is primarily the hub for Etihad Airways, which is also UAE's second flag carrier airline, after Emirates. The airport sees tremendous air traffic and passenger traffic for being a hub city and the capital of the United Arab Emirates.

About Airport Terminals

The airport has three terminals in total. Terminal 1 is the oldest building at the Abu Dhabi International Airport. The terminal features arrivals and departure areas with nine gates and jetbridges. The airport also has check-in and arrivals equipped in a separate location that is connected to the building. Terminal 2 is comparatively new and located on the east side of Terminal 1. There are 19 check-in counters along with two baggage claim conveyor belts. It mainly caters to low-cost carriers only. Terminal 3 is fairly new from the other two terminals and has the capacity to hold bigger flights, including Airbus A380s that are flown by Etihad Airways.

About Airport Authority

Abu Dhabi International Airport is currently operated by Abu Dhabi Airports Company, which came into existence in 2006. ADAC has since offered a plethora of services to the aviation industry and Abu Dhabi airports. Along with Abu Dhabi International Airport, the organization also caters to managing Al Bateen Executive Airport, Al Ain International Airport, Sir Bani Airport and Dalma Airport.

Top airlines flying from Abu Dhabi International Airport

Abu Dhabi sees tremendous passenger traffic from Indian cities and hence, accommodates flights from an Indian airline. Some of the airlines that operate from Abu Dhabi International Airport are Air India, Air India Express, GoAir and IndiGo.

In terms of international airlines, the ones that operate from Abu Dhabi International Airport include, AnadoluJet, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, British Airways, EgyptAir, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, KLM, Kuwait Airways, Oman Air, Pakistan International Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Saudia, SriLankan, Turkish Airlines and Turkmenistan Airlines.

Facilities at Abu Dhabi International Airport

WiFi - You can connect to the airport's free wireless network. All you would need to do is to follow some steps to get access to Abu Dhabi International Airport's WiFi connection. Plus, there are internet kiosks available for free. At the departure terminals, you can find about 50 internet kiosks. It is free of cost so you can simply just go over to the kiosk and use the facility. Airport lounges also have wireless connections that you can avail.

ATM and foreign exchange - The airport has many ATMs and foreign-exchange booths available at regular intervals. There are about 16 currency exchange facilities that are present at Abu Dhabi International Airport. There are local banks also present at the airport where you can make transfers and deposits along with cash withdrawals. The prices are also quite reasonable for foreign exchange. A dedicated agency, Travelex, is available at the airport.

Medical services - Abu Dhabi International Airport is also equipped to take care of medical emergencies that take place at the premise. There is a 24-hour clinic to ensure that medical services are available at all times. There is also a paramedic with an ambulance which will take the emergency case to the nearest local hospital. The information desk and 'May I Help You' counters will assist you with this service. Plus, the airport also has pharmacies installed at regular intervals.

Smoking zones - All terminals at Abu Dhabi International Airport are non-smoking buildings. Hence, there are specific smoking zones that have been installed. Smoothing lounges and booths are located in each terminal and are enclosed. The booths also have good air quality that you can enjoy while you smoke a cigarette.

Multi-faith room - Separate prayer rooms have been installed for men and women at Abu Dhabi International Airport. They are present at all terminals of the airport. Intending to value diverse faith, the airport has ensured to have multi-faith rooms at all levels of the terminals. Wheelchairs are also accessible at the prayer rooms.

Airport lounges - Overall, Abu Dhabi International Airport has six airport lounges. In fact, four of the airport lounges are actually owned by Etihad Airways. While terminal 1 has Al Reem Lounge, Al Dhabi Lounge, Etihad Premium Lounge, Terminal 3 houses Etihad First Class Lounge and Spa, Etihad Premium Lounge and Etihad US Premium Lounge. These lounge experiences are one of a kind. Not to mention how the airport also has a dedicated Etihad Arrivals Lounge as well for international travellers. The facilities at the lounge are top-notch with exceptional services and hospitality.

Airport hotels - An in-house hotel is also available at Abu Dhabi International Airport. You can visit Aerotel to benefit from their world-class facilities and to unwind. The hotel is located in Terminal 1 and has been aesthetically designed to please the senses of international travellers. Premier Inn Hotel is also present within the airport premise that you can check out. Premier Inn is also very convenient and recognized for its high standards with respect to providing quality services with modern amenities.

Baggage services - The airport offers a plethora of baggage services ranging from wrapping to storage. In case you need to save your luggage from possibilities of theft and mishandling, you can get them wrapped in plastic. Further, on the same, you can also seal your baggage to prevent them from external damages. You can ship your luggage to a delivery address too instead of going yourself. There are storage facilities also available at the airport where you can keep your luggage, especially if it's a layover or if you need to spend time at the airport before the next flight.

Spa - There are two spas available at the airport's premise. Six Senses Spa is located within the Etihad Diamond First and Pearl Business Class lounges. Meanwhile, TOSA Spa, an award-winning spa chain of the Middle East, Maldives and India, is also available at the airport's Terminal 1. You can avail a string of services from the spas for relaxation. Body massage and other treatments are also there with separate rooms for women and men. Along with this, they also have separate changing rooms for men and women.

Special assistance - The airport caters to special assistance services that travellers require. This includes helping out passengers with reduced mobility and to take care of their trolleys, among a few. You can speak with your airlines in advance to book special assistance. The trained staff will help you through the process and even enable a comfortable experience at Abu Dhabi International Airport.

Nursing stations - For all the parents who are travelling with infants and young babies, there are dedicated nursing stations available at all terminals. There are entertainment decks for kids as well as nursing rooms for new mothers with infants. Plus, the rooms are sanitized and kept in a hygienic condition.

How to reach Abu Dhabi International Airport

Public transport

One of the best things about the airport is its facilities that enable direct connections to the city centre. If you need to reach Abu Dhabi International Airport, you can always take a bus as it is economical and convenient. The air-conditioned buses are available from the bus stop to within the city. You can find the stops outside Terminals 1, 2 and 3. There are blue and white signs that indicate to the bus stops. You can follow them, or you can ask for more details at the airport's information desk. You can reach Abu Dhabi International Airport from any part of the city thanks to their bus services. Depending on where you wish to go, the buses have services to those routes. The ticket cost is also very affordable and menial. It would take close to 45 minutes to reach the Abu Dhabi International Airport from the city, depending on the traffic.

Taxicabs and rentals

There are luxury airport taxis that you can find at the airport. They are available at all the terminals, close to the arrivals. A clear signpost is also present to indicate the taxi services. There are male and female drivers who are well-equipped with the city's geography as well as international languages. You can also reach the Abu Dhabi International Airport by availing tax services. In fact, you can actually book for a ride online or check with your airlines for provisions of the same. Hotels in Abu Dhabi also have facilities for an airport shuttle. You can benefit from the same to reach Abu Dhabi International Airport without any hassle. As long as you make prior bookings, you wouldn't have to worry about anything with respect to reaching the Abu Dhabi International Airport.