Abu Dhabi Stopover Tour
Turn your Abu Dhabi layover into a mini holiday. Choose from our multiple Abu Dhabi transit tour options, avail our flexible timings, private tours and airport free transfers for all our Abu Dhabi stopover tour packages.
Whether you have just a few hours or a full day, we offer more than 20 Abu Dhabi layover experiences designed to suit every schedule and interest. Discover top landmarks, enjoy private transfers from the airport, and return comfortably in time for your next flight all hassle-free and perfectly planned for transit travelers.
What to See in Abu Dhabi Layover?!
Our Abu Dhabi stopover catalog includes more than 20 tours to the city and desert as well. Our tour packages cover Abu Dhabi’s top tourist attractions, including:
- The Grand Mosque of Sheikh Zayed.
- Ferrari Abu Dhabi.
- Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum.
- Qasr Al Watan Presidential Palace.
- Emirates Palace Hotel.
- Yas Island Attractions (Warner Bros. World, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld)
in addition to the traditional heritage and culture spots and the local bazaars.
Besides; We also offer a selective collection of Abu Dhabi desert safari packages. That should include:
- Abu Dhabi Afternoon/Night Desert Safari
- Sunrise/Dawn Desert Safari
- Morning Desert Safari
Check out what you can do in an Abu Dhabi Stopover in this 3-5 minute article!
Abu Dhabi Layover Rules
Before booking Abu Dhabi transit tour, You need to make sure of the following:
Many nationalities can leave the airport during an Abu Dhabi layover using a visa-on-arrival entry.
You need at least 6+ hours between flights to comfortably enjoy an Abu Dhabi transit tour.
Airport pickup and return are included in most Abu Dhabi stopover tour options for stress-free timing.
You can explore major landmarks on an Abu Dhabi city tour from the airport, with private or small-group choices available.
Abu Dhabi Transit Visa
Abu Dhabi transit visa is either a 48 hours visa or a 96 hours visa that is offered for travelers who are coming to Abu Dhabi as a transit destination before a connecting flight. The transit visa is free. Please check travelers’ sorting based on their passports to check out who is eligible for an Abu Dhabi transit visa below:
1. Citizens with a passport of any of the following countries do not need any prior visa to enter the state, they also are welcome to enter the state for no required charges:
European Union, United States, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong
2. Travelers of not the mentioned nations but hold either green card, EU or UK accommodation permission.
3. GCC citizens do not need any visa to enter the state.
4. Citizens of any of not mentioned need to handle with their carriers to issue a prior visit visa, or contact one of our embassies. Check UAE Missions Abroad.
5. Citizens of Somalia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Niger and Yemen are not eligible for a transit visa on arrival.
Abu Dhabi Stopover Frequent Questions and Answers
The short answer is yes! In most cases, you can leave Abu Dhabi Airport during a layover. Many nationalities are eligible for a visa-on-arrival, allowing them to exit the airport and explore the city. Just make sure your layover is long enough (6+ hours recommended) to return in time for your connecting flight.
In many cases, you do not need to arrange a visa in advance for an Abu Dhabi layover. Many nationalities can obtain a visa on arrival, allowing transit passengers to leave the airport and explore the city.
A total of 7 Hours is enough to have a half-day city tour.
Abu Dhabi issues two kinds of visas; The first one is 48 hours visa which is free of charge, and the other one is 96 hours visa which is available for only 50.00 AED.
We are experts in handling quick tours (stopover tours – shore excursions). So we guarantee to get you back to the airport in enough time before the connecting flight. Almost 2 Hrs.
