Fare (Silver Nol)
AED 3.00
Journey Time
22 min
Stations
10
Transfers
1
Metro vs Taxi - Al Qiyadah to Airport Terminal 1
AED 3.00
22 min
Fixed fare
Best value โ~AED 36
22โ31 min
Traffic dependent
Taxi estimate based on RTA metered rate (AED 12 base + AED 1.96/km). Actual fare may vary.
Tips for your journey
- The Green Line connects Al Jadaf to Creek and is ideal for exploring historic Deira and Bur Dubai.
- Transfer to the Red Line at Union or BurJuman stations for the rest of Dubai.
Children under 5 years travel for free.
People of Determination receive a 50% discount with a special Blue Nol card.
Daily cap for Silver Nol Card: AED 14.00
Bus transfers within 30 minutes of exiting metro/tram are free with a Nol card.
- Board at Al Qiyadah Station (Green Line) and ride to Union, then transfer to reach Airport Terminal 1 Station (Red Line). The journey covers 10 stations and takes approximately 22 minutes.
- A Silver Nol card costs AED 3.00 for this journey, and Gold Class costs AED 6.00. Paper Red Ticket users pay AED 4.00 standard or AED 8.00 for Gold Class. Blue Nol concessionary card holders (students, seniors, People of Determination) pay AED 1.50.
- Yes. This route requires one transfer at Union. Follow the platform signage to switch lines, and allow a few extra minutes for the walk between platforms.
- The trip takes approximately 22 minutes and covers around 12 km, including transfer time and boarding. Actual travel time can vary slightly depending on train frequency and how busy the stations are.
- Al Qiyadah and Airport Terminal 1 are in the same fare zone, so this journey is charged at the lowest single-zone rate.
- Yes. Any Nol card (Silver, Gold, or Blue) works in both directions on the Dubai Metro network. Just tap in and out as normal, the fare is calculated the same way regardless of direction.
- Check the Dubai Metro timings page or the RTA app for live schedules. Standard service runs 5:00 AM to midnight Saturday to Wednesday, until 1:00 AM on Thursday and Friday, and from 8:00 AM to midnight on Sunday. Timings may change during Ramadan and public holidays.
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Estimated route distance is 12 km. Journey time includes line travel plus transfer buffer. Actual time may vary slightly with waiting and station walking distance.
Near Airport Terminal 1 Station
Dubai International Airport T1
Transport Hub ยท 2 min walk
Al Bustan Rotana Hotel
Hotel ยท 8 min walk
Deira City Centre Mall
Shopping ยท 12 min walk