Abu Dhabi International Airport is set to open its new Terminal A on November 1, making it one of the largest airport terminals globally. The transition to the new terminal will occur in two phases: from November 1-14, all terminals (A, 1, 2, and 3) will operate simultaneously, and from November 15 onwards, all airlines will exclusively operate from Terminal A. Notable airlines will gradually move to the new terminal during this period.
Here’s a table summarizing the key information:
| Date | Terminal Operations | Airlines Operating from Terminal A |
| November 1 | Transition period: All terminals operate | Wizz Air Abu Dhabi and 15 other airlines |
| November 9 | Transition period: All terminals operate | Etihad Airways with 16 daily flights |
| November 14 | All airlines exclusively operate from A | All 28 airlines, including Etihad and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi |
Additionally, the airport has implemented advanced biometric systems in Terminal A to enhance the passenger experience and expedite various processes, including self-service bag drops, immigration eGates, and boarding gates.
