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The airport was first conceived in 1974, in response to the government's plans to modernize the then brand new nation. At the time, Al Bateen Airport (then called Abu Dhabi International Airport) was the main international airport serving the city (Abu Dhabi Airfield was the other old airport). Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan had realized that it was hard to access the airport, as it was located on Abu Dhabi Island and that the island at the time was connected to the mainland by only one bridge. Also, the city
was expanding at the time, making it harder for the airport to expand.
During the late 1970s, a location for the building site was strategically located, so it could be easily accessible. Construction started by 1979 and the airport was inaugurated on January 2, 1982. The old airport's name was changed to Al Bateen airport and the new airport was given its previous name.
The new airport included a circular satellite terminal (with aerobridges) with a single connection to a semi-circular terminal. This design allowed more aircraft to park simultaneously. During the late 1990s and early 2000s, substantial work was carried out on the satellite terminal, to cater for the increase in passenger numbers, including widening the passenger waiting areas and creating extra parking spots. The main terminal also underwent some external changes, especially on the outer facade.
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For those that want to travel in ultimate comfort and style, we even have our very own VIP Terminal operated by Pearl Assist.
The VIP Terminal is a place where passengers can not only relax and unwind in total luxury before their flight but also make the most of a fast-tracked arrival and departure as well as choose from luxury vehicles to transport them to and from the steps of the airplane.
Most importantly, the VIP Terminal provides you with personal space and privacy while making your safety our number one priority so you can travel reassured. With a sanitization tunnel, on-site PCR tests and well-equipped service crew, you are in safe hands.
Best of all, this elite experience is available to all. So, if you’re looking to upgrade your next airport trip, this list of reasons will show that the VIP Terminal is an option that every passenger should try.
Affordable luxury
We believe that all passengers should be able to experience a taste of the high life. Starting from AED 250 for one trip, we also offer discounted packages for frequent travelers starting from just AED 2,000.
With the withdrawal of support for regional airline Gulf Air after nearly five decades, Etihad became the new airline to be based at the airport. It received full support from the UAE government and has come a long way since its inaugural flight in 2003. Previous Gulf Air CEO James Hogan also transferred to Etihad.
Terminal 2 was built and opened in September 2005 to relieve the pressure on the main terminal.[6] Terminal 2, however, does not have aerobridges and uses buses to move passengers between aircraft and the terminal building. A second runway (Runway 13L/31R) was opened in October 2008 to cater to increased traffic. Terminal 3 was opened in January 2009. It is primarily used by Etihad Airways.[6] The new Terminal 3, a AED 1 billion (US$270 million) interim facility, was designed to allow for the airport's passenger growth before the planned opening of the new Midfield Terminal in December 2017 (which was eventually deferred by two years). Used predominantly by Etihad Airways, the terminal boosted the airport's seven million passenger per year capacity to 12 million. It also added 10 new gates, two of which are Airbus A380 compatible.
During the early years of operation, there were no means of getting to the airport from the cities except for private vehicle or taxis. With the creation of Abu Dhabi's bus network in the late 2000s and 2010s, city-to-airport bus services were introduced.
In December 2011, the government of Abu Dhabi signed a letter of intent to build a United States border preclearance facility similar to pre-clearance customs facilities in Canada, Aruba, Bermuda, the Bahamas, and Ireland.[9] Etihad operated its first flight to the U.S. from the facility January 25, 2014. In 2011, the airport was awarded 2nd Best Airport in Middle East of the Airport Service Quality Awards by Airports Council International[13][14] The airport celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2012.
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), the principal asset of Abu Dhabi Airports, is one of the fastest
growing airport hubs in the world, currently serving over 96 destinations in 56 countries.
Within the next couple of years, over twenty million passengers are expected to pass through AUH. To meet
this growing demand, Abu Dhabi Airports has begun the construction of the Midfield Terminal Building
(MTB), a key element of the future Midfield Terminal Complex (MTC), which will include cargo and catering
facilities, utilities and related infrastructure.
The MTB will become the primary gateway for passengers travelling through Abu Dhabi, and the future
home of Etihad Airways, the National Carrier of the UAE. The MTB is central to the long-term success of the
aviation sector in the Emirate.
The Al Bateen Airport on Abu Dhabi Island previously served as Abu Dhabi’s main airport and consisted of a
single airstrip with minimal to this, smaller aircraft would land on an unsealed runway located not too far
from Al Bateen, and the passengers would be processed in a tiny makeshift building. Limited flights were
operated from Al Bateen and included flights to other Middle Eastern cities and Mumbai International
Airport (then known as Bombay International Airport). After many years of operations, the airport was
shifted to the mainland in 1982. Bateen Airport is presently used as a dedicated business jet airport.
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