Airport Terminal 1 to Centrepoint by Dubai Metro

Independent transport guide · Source: RTA (rta.ae) · Unofficial guide — for live updates use the RTA S’hail app

Airport Terminal 1 to Centrepoint is a direct Red Line ride - no train changes. Around 8 minutes, 3 stops, 1 zone, from AED 3.00 with a Silver Nol card.

Journey at a glance

~8 min

3 stops · 1 zone · direct

Fare (Silver Nol)

AED 3.00

Gold Class AED 6.00 · all card types

Which train to board

Red Line At Airport Terminal 1, board the train towards Centrepoint - that is the destination shown on the platform screens and the train's front display. Ride 3 stops to Centrepoint.

Station by station

Route computed from our stored network data. This is not a live departure feed.
#StationCodeZone
Start Airport Terminal 1 R14 5
1 Airport Terminal 3 R13 5
2 Emirates R12 5
End Centrepoint R11 5

What this journey costs

Fares for a 1 zone journey. Source: RTA fare structure.
Card / ticketFare
Silver Nol / Blue (personal)AED 3.00
Gold Class (marked cabin)AED 6.00
Red Ticket (standard)AED 4.00
Red Ticket (Gold)AED 8.00

This is the published fare for one journey. RTA’s current fare page does not list an automatic daily cap. If you need unlimited trips for one calendar day, compare the separate 1-day Red Ticket Travel Pass on the fares page.

Check the first and last departure

Network hours are not departure times at every station. Check RTA or S’hail for your station, direction and travel date. Do not work backwards from network closing time to guess the last train, especially when changing lines or catching a flight. Network hours and timetable links.

Coming back?

The reverse trip uses the same fare calculation, but departure times and waits can differ: Centrepoint to Airport Terminal 1 route guide.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the metro from Airport Terminal 1 to Centrepoint direct?

Yes - it is a direct Red Line journey with no train changes. Board towards Centrepoint and ride 3 stops.

How long does Airport Terminal 1 to Centrepoint take on the metro?

About 8 minutes for the 3-stop journey. This is a rough formula: two minutes per stop, six per train change and a two-minute allowance. Add time for walks, waits and disruptions.

How much does this journey cost?

AED 3.00 with a Silver or Blue Nol card (1 zone), AED 6.00 in Gold Class, and AED 4.00 on a paper Red Ticket. Cash is not accepted on board - buy or top up a card first.

When is the last metro from Airport Terminal 1?

Check the first and last departure for your station, direction and travel date in the RTA timetable or S’hail. Network closing time cannot safely be converted into a last boarding time for this route.

Can I take luggage on this route?

Yes - two pieces per passenger (one large + one carry-on size). There is no extra charge for luggage. See the luggage guide for size details and airport-station tips.

Route and fares are computed from our stored network dataset - the same data behind the interactive map. Journey time is an estimate; for live departures use the RTA S'hail app.