Northern emirates
Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) Transfers
Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) is the airport of the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, in the north of the UAE. We arrange private transfers between RKT and addresses in Ras Al Khaimah, Dubai, Ajman, Sharjah and further, by car, SUV, executive car, van or coach, 24/7. Send the flight number, landing date and destination and the team replies with a quote on WhatsApp or by phone.
The airport opened in 1976, and its own website calls it an evolving boutique airport. That gives a pickup its own rhythm compared with the big hubs: the site refers to separate departure and arrival terminals and states 24/7 airport operations. RKT is not a Dubai airport, so a hotel in Dubai means a road journey on top of the flight.
- Airport code
- RKT, Ras Al Khaimah International
- Emirate
- Ras Al Khaimah, the northernmost of the seven emirates
- Opened
- 1976, according to the airport's website
- Operations
- The airport's website states 24/7 operations
- Meeting your driver
- Name board in the arrivals area; our team confirms the exact arrangement before you land
- Open 24/7Day and night pickups, every day
- Flight trackingPickups planned around your real arrival
- Meet and greetYour driver waits in arrivals with a name board
- 30 minutes free waitingIncluded with every transfer
- Free cancellationWhen you cancel 48+ hours before pickup

What kind of airport is Ras Al Khaimah International?
It is the smaller kind of airport, with a departure terminal and an arrival terminal named on its own facilities page, plus duty free, a business lounge and prayer rooms. The airport's website also links to live flight times, which are worth checking on the day.
We do not assume anything about the layout on your day. Send the flight number and the team confirms the arrival arrangement with you before you land, including where the driver will be and how to reach them.
How does the pickup work when you land at RKT?
Our driver meets arriving guests in the arrivals area with a name board. We follow your flight's status, so a late or early landing moves the pickup, and 30 minutes of free waiting time is included. Send the landing date in UAE time, the passengers, the large bags and the full address of your resort or hotel.
The airport's website lists metered taxis from the Arrivals hall around the clock and a free shuttle bus linking RKT with stops in Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain, with schedules aligned to flight times. Check its current details before you rely on them. A private transfer is for when you want a car for your own group, with luggage, straight to your door.
Flying into RKT but staying in Dubai, or the reverse?
Both directions are intercity transfers between two emirates. If you land at RKT and stay in Dubai, send the flight number and the Dubai hotel, tower or villa. If you land at DXB and stay in Ras Al Khaimah, ask for a DXB pickup plus the road leg north, and add the DXB terminal and the resort name.
The Dubai to Ras Al Khaimah route page covers the road leg in both directions. Tell us if you want a return trip on the same request.
How do you plan a pickup for a flight from RKT?
Check your airline's own check-in advice first. Then tell us the flight time, the pickup time you want and the pickup point, in UAE time. Resorts and large hotels often have several entrances, so name the entrance or lobby, and say if anyone is still checking out.
From a Dubai address you are starting an intercity trip, so leave a generous margin and avoid working to the last minute. Add the number of passengers and large bags, and mention golf bags or sports gear.
Night flights: what does the 24/7 airport mean for you?
Because the airport states 24/7 operations, a night or early-hours flight is possible, and so is our service. Enter the date the aircraft lands, in UAE time. A flight due at 02:10 on the 21st is a 21st arrival, even if you left home on the 20th.
For an early departure, give the date and time of the pickup itself and spell it out in your message. Tell your resort about a very late check-in or an early check-out, and keep your phone reachable so the driver can contact you.
Where do RKT passengers usually go?
The tourism site for Ras Al Khaimah lists beach and resort areas such as Al Marjan Island, Al Hamra Village and Mina Al Arab, and activities around Jebel Jais. Name the exact resort or building in your request, because each of these areas holds several properties with their own entrances.
Others continue to Dubai, Sharjah or Ajman. The route pages for those cover the road legs, and the area pages in Dubai show what to prepare for a pickup there.
Which vehicle suits an RKT pickup?
Couples and business travellers usually fit a sedan (Toyota Camry or Nissan Altima class, up to 3 passengers with 2 large bags) or the luxury executive car (Mercedes-Benz S-Class class, up to 3 passengers). Families with beach gear suit an SUV (Toyota Prado or GMC Yukon class, up to 5 passengers with 4 large bags).
Groups use a van (Toyota Hiace class, 6 to 14 seats) or a mini bus or coach for 15 or more. Models are "or similar", and the final vehicle is confirmed with your quote.
Official airport information
Terminal, airline and facilities information changes. Check the latest on the official Ras Al Khaimah International Airport website before you travel.
Visit the official websiteVehicles
Pick a vehicle for your passengers and bags
Capacities are a guide. Choose “Help me choose” in the form and we suggest the right size.

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Illustrative image Luxury executive car
Mercedes-Benz S-Class or similar
- Up to 3 passengers
- Standard luggage (confirm with quote)

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Illustrative image Mini bus / coach
Toyota Coaster or larger coach
- 15+ passengers
- Bulk group luggage
Questions
Frequently asked
Does a flight to RKT land in Dubai?
No. RKT is in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. Dubai's airports are DXB and DWC. Road transfers link Ras Al Khaimah with Dubai, so tell us your destination and we quote the trip.
Can you take me from RKT to a resort on Al Marjan Island?
Yes. Send the flight number and the resort's full name, and the team quotes the transfer. Naming the resort helps the driver find the right entrance.
The airport has its own taxis and shuttle. Why book a private transfer?
Those are options on the airport's own website, and you should check their current details. A private transfer suits groups, families with luggage, or anyone who wants a driver waiting with a name board and a car to the exact door.
I land at DXB and my hotel is in Ras Al Khaimah. How do I ask?
Send the DXB flight number, the terminal if you know it, and the Ras Al Khaimah hotel. It is a DXB pickup plus an intercity trip, and the team quotes both together.
Will someone meet a late-night arrival?
Yes, we operate 24/7 and follow your flight's status, so the pickup is planned around the actual landing time. 30 minutes of free waiting time is included.
Related pages
- AirportDubai International (DXB)
- RouteDubai to Ras Al Khaimah
- RouteDubai to Sharjah
- RouteDubai to Ajman
- ServiceIntercity transfers
- ServiceHotel transfers
- ServiceFamily and group transfers
- GuideLanding after midnight: how to request your Dubai pickup
- GuideHow to choose a pickup time for your departure flight
- GuideHow to request a return journey or extra stops
Get a quote for your RKT transfer
Use the form, or message us the airport, date, time and destination on WhatsApp.