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Next stations from Airport Terminal 1
Airport Terminal 1 station at a glance
| Line | Red Line |
|---|---|
| Position | station 4 of 29 on the Red Line main route |
| Fare zone | Zone 5 |
| Station type | Elevated |
| Platforms | 2 side platforms |
| Opened | 30 April 2010 |
| Area | Dubai International Airport |
| Arabic name | المطار - مبنى رقم 1 |
Airport Terminal 1 first and last train
These are the first and last departures from Airport Terminal 1 in each direction, from RTA's official station timetable. The last train from a station is often well before midnight, especially towards the far end of the line.
| Direction | Mon–Thu | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| towards Centrepoint | 5:06 am12:00 am | 5:06 am1:00 am | 5:06 am12:00 am | 8:19 am11:59 pm |
| towards Expo 2020 | 5:10 am10:54 pm | 5:10 am11:58 pm | 5:10 am10:54 pm | 8:09 am10:57 pm |
| towards Life Pharmacy | 5:07 am10:58 pm | 5:07 am11:54 pm | 5:07 am10:58 pm | 8:05 am10:53 pm |
Top: first train. Bottom (bold): last train from Airport Terminal 1. The highlighted column is today in Dubai. Source: RTA Dubai Metro station timetable; times follow station clocks and change on holidays and special events.
Holiday changes and peak frequencies are on the Dubai Metro timings page.
What is near Airport Terminal 1 station
- Dubai International Airport Terminal 1
- Concourse D
- Dubai Duty Free
- Al Garhoud
Closest other metro stations
- Airport Terminal 3 (Red Line), 0.8 km in a straight line
- Al Garhoud (Red Line), 1.3 km in a straight line
- Emirates (Red Line), 1.6 km in a straight line
- City Centre Deira (Red Line), 2.3 km in a straight line
Connections at Airport Terminal 1
RTA buses at Airport Terminal 1
Routes from the station reference list (source), updated with RTA route changes announced up to 2026. Bus routes change often: confirm the stop and timetable in the S'hail app before travelling.
Fares from Airport Terminal 1
Dubai Metro fares depend on how many fare zones you cross, not on the number of stops. These are estimates from Airport Terminal 1 to popular stations, using the official zone fares.
| To | Stops | Changes | Silver / Blue | Gold | Red Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall | 11 | 0 | AED 5 | AED 10 | AED 6 |
| Airport Terminal 3 | 1 | 0 | AED 3 | AED 6 | AED 4 |
| Mall of the Emirates | 15 | 0 | AED 7.50 | AED 15 | AED 8.50 |
| Sobha Realty | 19 | 0 | AED 7.50 | AED 15 | AED 8.50 |
| Union | 4 | 0 | AED 3 | AED 6 | AED 4 |
| Gold Souq | 6 | 1 | AED 3 | AED 6 | AED 4 |
Estimates; the fare charged at the exit gate is final. See tickets and fares for nol card prices and day passes.
Plan a journey from Airport Terminal 1
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Frequently asked questions
Which metro line is Airport Terminal 1 station on?
Airport Terminal 1 is on the Red Line. It is station 4 of 29 on the Red Line main route.
What time is the last metro from Airport Terminal 1?
Monday to Thursday and Saturday, the last trains leave Airport Terminal 1 at 12:00 am towards Centrepoint, 10:54 pm towards Expo 2020, 10:58 pm towards Life Pharmacy. On Friday night: 1:00 am towards Centrepoint, 11:58 pm towards Expo 2020, 11:54 pm towards Life Pharmacy. On Sunday: 11:59 pm towards Centrepoint, 10:57 pm towards Expo 2020, 10:53 pm towards Life Pharmacy.
What time does the first metro leave Airport Terminal 1?
From Monday to Saturday the first train leaves Airport Terminal 1 between 5:06 am and 5:10 am depending on direction. On Sunday the metro starts later: the first train is at 8:05 am or later.
What fare zone is Airport Terminal 1 metro station in?
Airport Terminal 1 is in Zone 5. A trip inside one zone costs AED 3 with a Silver nol card, two adjacent zones AED 5 and more than two zones AED 7.50.
What is near Airport Terminal 1 metro station?
Places near Airport Terminal 1 include Dubai International Airport Terminal 1, Concourse D, Dubai Duty Free, Al Garhoud. The closest other metro stations are Airport Terminal 3 (0.8 km), Al Garhoud (1.3 km), Emirates (1.6 km).
How do I get from Airport Terminal 1 to Dubai Airport Terminal 3?
Take the metro from Airport Terminal 1 to Airport Terminal 3: 1 stops with no change of train. The estimated fare with a Silver nol card is AED 3. Use the journey planner on this page for step-by-step directions.
Other stations on the Red Line
Reviewed 1 October 2026.