One map, pinned from each airport’s published coordinates.
Category scores
Overall is the published weighted sum. A highlighted score is ahead; a tie stays plain.
Ease of use
25% · Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
AAN7.0
AUH7.0
Comfort & amenities
20% · Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
AAN6.2
AUH8.2+2.0
Food & retail
15% · Food and retail quality and variety.
AAN5.6
AUH8.0+2.4
Ground access
15% · Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
AAN6.6
AUH7.7+1.1
Reliability
15% · Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
AAN6.8
AUH7.6+0.8
Lounges
10% · Worth-it density and access quality.
AAN4.5
AUH8.1+3.6
Best for
AAN
Scheduled Kozhikode / Cairo / Islamabad / Kuwait City traffic when operatingTravelers based in Al Ain avoiding the Zayed (AUH) drivePassengers who do not need Priority Pass
No Priority Pass at AAN (UAE PP strips centre on AUH / SHJ / RKT)Thin schedule vs Zayed International — confirm your flight still operatesNo published MCTGround tariffs not inventoried without official AAN parking page
AUH
U.S. CBP Preclearance temporarily closedLong walks in Terminal APearl card-holder crowds at nightEtihad Guest lounge access is a Custom Benefit, not automatic Gold
Amenities and tips
AAN
4005 m runwayAbu Dhabi Airports operatorPriority Pass
Use AUH if you need Priority Pass
Priority Pass UAE listings centre on Zayed International and other emirates — not AAN.
Quiet single-terminal field
One passenger terminal on a 4005 m runway; far quieter than Zayed (AUH).
Limited F&B
Regional UAE secondary field — expect café-level offerings, not AUH retail depth.
AAN · Abu Dhabi Airports quieter Al Ain field (4005 m runway) with limited scheduled long-haul/regional banks (Air India Express, Nile Air, PIA, Jazeera) and no Priority Pass lounge — useful Eastern Region pin, not an AUH substitute for card lounges.
AUH · AUH's Terminal A is a modern Etihad hub with long pier walks, a 24-hour contract lounge, and excellent airline rooms if the ticket actually includes them — but U.S. preclearance is temporarily closed.
