Airport Terminal 1 Station (R14) provides metro access to Terminal 1 of Dubai International Airport, serving all airlines other than Emirates. Like Terminal 3, an airport surcharge applies. The station has an underground walkway connecting directly to the terminal arrivals and departures halls, making it ideal for passengers with luggage.
Verified places at or within walking distance of Airport Terminal 1 Metro Station.
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Dubai International Airport — T1
DXB T1 · Serves flydubai and other carriers · Open 24 hours
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Dubai Duty Free
T1 Arrivals & Departures · Perfumes, electronics, chocolates & more
Duty Free ShoppingInside T1
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Novotel Dubai Airport
Al Garhoud · 4-star hotel directly connected to the terminal complex
★ 4.2~5 min walk
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Century Mall Garhoud
Al Garhoud · Community mall with restaurants, retail & cinema
Shopping Mall~600m walk
Getting There
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By Metro
Red Line, Station R14. Hours: 05:00–00:00 (Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun); 10:00–01:00 (Friday).
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By Bus
RTA bus routes 33, 403 serve this station.
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By Taxi / Ride-Hail
RTA taxis available at the station exit. Uber and Careem also serve this area. Use the RTA app for journey planning and fare estimates.
Walking Distances from Station
Connected
Dubai International Airport T1
Airport
200m
flydubai Terminal
Airport
800m
Al Garhoud Bridge
Landmark
600m
Century Mall
Shopping
400m
Airport Free Zone Offices
Business
✦ Visitor Tips
Practical advice for using this station.
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Use a Nol Card
Top up your Nol Card at station vending machines (cash or card accepted). Zone 1 applies here — AED 3.00 (Silver) / AED 6.00 (Gold) per single journey. A daily fare cap protects frequent travellers.
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Airport Surcharge Applies
An RTA airport surcharge of AED 5.00 is added automatically when boarding or alighting at either airport metro station, on top of the standard zone fare.
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Operating Hours
Metro runs 05:00–00:00 Monday–Thursday and Saturday–Sunday. On Fridays the service starts late: 10:00–01:00. Plan accordingly for early Friday mornings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Airport Terminal 1 operates 05:00–00:00 Monday to Thursday and Saturday to Sunday. On Fridays the station opens later: 10:00–01:00. Trains run every 3–7 minutes at peak times and every 7–10 minutes off-peak.
Nol Card vending machines are installed at all Dubai Metro stations and accept cash and bank cards for self-service top-ups around the clock. For card purchase or account registration, visit an RTA customer service counter at a major station or the rta.ae website.
Yes. An additional AED 5.00 airport surcharge is applied whenever you start or end a journey at Airport Terminal 1 (R14) or Airport Terminal 3 (R13). It is deducted automatically from your Nol Card balance.
Airport Terminal 1 Metro Station (R14) is on the Red Line, directly connected to Dubai International Airport Terminal 1 — the home of flydubai and other airlines. It is between GGICO (R15) and Airport Terminal 3 (R13). Note: an extra AED 5 airport surcharge applies to journeys starting or ending here.
Airport Terminal 1 (R14) is already on the Red Line. From the station, take any Red Line train toward Expo 2020 direction to reach central Dubai stops like BurJuman, Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall, and Mall of the Emirates. Journey to BurJuman takes approximately 20 minutes.
