How to get to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
In this guide you’ll learn about how to get to Abu Dhabi for the Grand Prix™.
Yas Marina Circuit is located on Yas Island. The Circuit is only a twenty minute drive from Abu Dhabi International Airport. Infact, flights will often approach the airport directly over Yas Marina giving you an amazing birdseye view of the circuit.
Above: Approach to Abu Dhabi over Yas Marina Circuit
Most hotels in the area and no more than twenty to forty minutes drive from the circuit and this makes the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix one of the most convenient for travelling F1 fans.
Etihad Airways who are the national airline of Abu Dhabi and most national carriers fly directly to Abu Dhabi from cities across the globe.
Dubai is only a 60 to 90 minute transfer from Abu Dhabi making it a good alternative if there are no direct flights to Abu Dhabi from your local airport or if airfares to Abu Dhabi are unusually high.
Emirates, who are the national airline of Dubai, and most national carriers fly directly to Dubai from cities across the globe.
Visa information can be found on the Visit Abu Dhabi website and on the Abu Dhabi Government website. Many nationalities can get a free-of-charge entry visa upon arrival at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Government and airline websites including Etihad and Emirates will also have useful information for travellers.
Etihad Airways who are the national airline of Abu Dhabi and most national carriers fly directly to Abu Dhabi from cities across the globe.
Dubai is only a 60 to 90 minute transfer from Abu Dhabi making it a good alternative if there are no direct flights to Abu Dhabi from your local airport or if airfares to Abu Dhabi are unusually high.
Emirates, who are the national airline of Dubai, and most national carriers fly directly to Dubai from cities across the globe.
Visa information can be found on the Visit Abu Dhabi website and on the Abu Dhabi Government website. Many nationalities can get a free-of-charge entry visa upon arrival at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Government and airline websites including Etihad and Emirates will also have useful information for travellers.
Quick tip: If you plan to attend the Thursday after pit lane walk you will need to book a flight that arrives early on Thursday morning.
