Edinburgh to Abu Dhabi Flights

Travel from Edinburgh Airport

Taking flights from Edinburgh Airport is easy, whether travelling to the airport by car or public transport. Passengers who are driving will find a variety of parking options, including both long and short stay car parks. There is also the option to book one of the 150 fastTRACK bays, which have their own entry lane and are only a one minute walk from the terminal. For passengers using public transport, the Airlink 100 bus or the N22, which runs throughout the night, take around 25 minutes from the heart of the city centre.

The airport operates both domestic and international flights, carrying around 600,000 passengers per month, and offers an extensive range of facilities. There are a number of bars, restaurants and coffee shops for travellers to enjoy before their flight. The ultimate in relaxation can be found at Inside & Out, which provides express beauty treatments and massages. Alternatively, passengers can check out The Airport Gallery, in the departure lounge, which houses original work by several Scottish artists.

Edinburgh Airport is used extensively by business travellers. Its Servisair Executive Lounge is equipped with broadband and Wi-Fi, and also features independent business desks to work from. There are internet terminals throughout the airport for the convenience of passengers departing on the flights Edinburgh offers. The airport also caters for passengers who may require assistance to ensure their travelling experience is as easy as possible. Passengers will find a range of additional extras available.

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Flights to Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is the centre of government in the United Arab Emirates. Both business and pleasure travellers flock to the city to experience its rich culture and modern amenities. The city is the home of some of the largest oil conglomerates in the world. Travellers with flights booked through ebookers typically arrive at the Abu Dhabi International Airport, which can be found on Sheik Maktoum Bin Rashid Road, approximately twenty-seven miles from the city centre. Major carriers at the airport include Air Berlin, Air India, Alitalia, British Airways, Egyptair, Lufthansa, Royal Jordanian, Turkish Airlines, and Virgin Australia.

Getting Around in Abu Dhabi

The city's modern development relies heavily on the use of personal cars. Rental cars can be arranged at the airport, with fees varying based on the needs of each traveller. Private taxi services are available throughout the city, with fares starting around ten dirhams, even when travelling across the city. Bus lines also crisscross the city, with fares beginning at two dirhams for one-way travel. A day pass costs only six dirhams. Travel time to hotels in the city centre from the airport typically takes about one hour by car and longer by a public transit option.

Weather and Climate

Abu Dhabi is exceptionally warm all year long. Visitors should pack light and expect to keep to air-conditioned areas to ward off sunburn and dehydration, especially in the summer months when temperatures can easily reach forty-one degrees Celsius. The winter experiences lows that only dip to around thirteen degrees.

Enjoying Your Travel

Visitors to Abu Dhabi are likely to delight in the many shopping areas and modern attractions that dot the cityscape. Travellers can visit the site of the mostly completed Sheik Zayed mosque, which is the sixth-largest mosque in the world, or enjoy a desert safari and camel race that hearkens back to the early days of the Arab world. Abu Dhabi also has helicopter tours for those wanting to experience a bird's eye view of the desert and the beautiful modern city.