Abu Dhabi International Airport’s new Terminal A will begin operations on November 1, 2023, accommodating up to 45m passengers per year.
Airlines will transition to Terminal A over a period of two weeks in three phases, starting with Wizz Air Abu Dhabi and 15 other international airlines on November 1.
Etihad Airways will operate 16 daily flights starting from November 9 and complete their transition on November 14, along with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and 10 other airlines.
Terminal A will feature 35,000 square meters of shopping space, 163 retail stores, food and beverage options, health and beauty spas, a 138-key hotel, and an open-air lounge. It will also be the first terminal in the world to include all nine biometric airport touchpoints.
Terminal A will prioritise its green credentials by reducing water consumption, using solar panels to power a 3 MW plant, and implementing an Advanced Surface Movement Control System. The terminal has undergone operational trials involving 6,000 volunteers to stress-test equipment, staff, and procedures.
