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FREE Airport Transfers via Cards & Banks in the UAE

  • Writer: Elena Galli
    Elena Galli
  • 3 days ago
  • 3 min read

✈️ Flying soon? Don’t pay for your airport transfer just yet.

If you have a UAE credit card in your wallet, chances are you already have a free ride to the airport—you just didn’t know it.


From Emirates Islamic to Standard Chartered and HSBC, several banks offer complimentary airport transfers as part of their card perks. But most people miss out simply because they didn’t read the fine print—or forgot to book in time.


That’s where HEU comes in. We’ve rounded up all the free airport transfer perks in the UAE, how to redeem them, and how to make sure you never miss a benefit again.




1. Emirates Islamic – Etihad/Emirates Skywards Cards


  • Etihad Guest Premium: 4 one-way transfers/year to/from Abu Dhabi airport.

  • Etihad Guest Saqer / Ameera: 2 transfers/year.

  • Skywards Black: 4 transfers/year to/from Dubai airport.


    How to redeem:

  • Book at least 48 hours in advance.

  • Call Concierge Desk at +971 4 704 7120 or email eibconcierge@derbygroup.ae or REGISTER and LOGIN on thriwe: emiratesislamic.thriwe.com/signup


  • You must have made an Etihad/Emirates Airways transaction in the past 3 months.

  • AED 1 pre-authorisation only.   



2. Emirates NBD Concierge Cards


Eligible cards offering airport transfers within UAE:


  • Priority Visa Infinite, Visa Infinite, Skywards Infinite, U by Emaar Infinite, U by Emaar Signature, Etihad Guest Inspire/Elevate, dnata World, Marriott Bonvoy World/World Elite, Skywards Signature, LuLu 247 Platinum, Darna & SHARE Infinite/Signature.

  • Most: 4 drops/year; Signature variants: 2 drops/year.

    How to redeem:

  • Book via Emirates NBD website at least 2 working days in advance.

  • Register and book on Emirates NBD Benefits Thriwe: https://emiratesnbdbenefits.thriwe.com/login

  • Use your card for inter‑city (Dubai–Abu Dhabi) or local airport transfer.   

    Thriwe for NBD
    Thriwe for NBD


3. Standard Chartered – Journey Credit Card


  • Perks: 4 complimentary airport transfers/year (max AED 100/ride) via Careem.

  • Eligibility: At least one airline-ticket transaction in the past 180 days.


    How to redeem:

  • Load your Journey card into Careem app.

  • Use promo code SCB100 when booking to/from UAE airports. 




4. HSBC UAE Premier Credit Card


  • Perks: 2 complimentary airport rides/year (up to AED 110/ride) via Careem.


    How to redeem:

  • Make your Premier card the payment method in Careem.

  • Enter promo code MAUAE2 when booking. 



5. FAB – Etihad Guest Infinite Card




6. Dubai Islamic Bank – SHOP SHAMS Infinite Card


  • Perks: Complimentary airport transfers (number unspecified, but included).

    How to redeem:

  • Apply and use your Shams Infinite card—access perks like lounge, valet, and airport transfers. You can register to thriwe here: https://emiratesislamic.thriwe.com/signup

    Emirates Islamic Thriwe Website
    Emirates Islamic Thriwe Website

    Or you can download the Airport Companion App.

  • You are also eligible for a 15% discount on the ZOFEUR App. (Follow instruction HERE)


✅ Summary Table


Free Airport Transfer to Dubai Airport with Credit and Debit Cards
Free Airport Transfer to Dubai Airport with Credit and Debit Cards


⚠️ Important Note


While we do our best to keep all information up to date, offers, eligibility, and booking procedures may change at any time based on the bank or credit card issuer.


We recommend you always double-check with your bank or card provider before making any travel plans or bookings.


HEU is here to help you stay informed — but we are not responsible for changes made by banks, third-party platforms, or service providers.


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