Key hubs
Ras Al Khaimah airport and railway station
- Airport
- Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT), about 18 km from the city; Dubai and Sharjah airports are other options, roughly 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes away
- Railway station
- There is no passenger railway service in Ras Al Khaimah; arrive by air, road or bus
- Getting around
- Taxis and Careem are the easiest way; hire a car for Jebel Jais and Dhayah, and note that public buses are limited
How to reach Ras Al Khaimah by air
Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) is about 18 km from the city, around 20 minutes by road. Wikipedia lists direct Air India Express flights from Kannur, Kozhikode, Lucknow and Mangaluru and IndiGo flights from Hyderabad and Kochi, with the IndiGo entries unreferenced; check current schedules. Dubai and Sharjah airports are alternatives.
How to reach Ras Al Khaimah by train
There is no passenger railway service in Ras Al Khaimah, so there is no station to use. Arrive by air, bus or road.
How to reach Ras Al Khaimah by road
The E11 highway links the emirate to Dubai and Sharjah. The tourism authority gives about 1.5 to 2 hours from Dubai and 1 to 1.5 hours from Sharjah. RAKTA runs buses from Dubai Union Station, and taxis are available but expensive.
Getting around Ras Al Khaimah
Taxis are plentiful and can be booked on 800 1700 or through Careem. Car rental is easy, and three local bus routes operate roughly 6 am to 10 pm. Jebel Jais and Dhayah Fort are best reached by car or driver.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Ras Al Khaimah
- Ask your hotel to arrange vegetarian or Jain meals before arrival, and carry a medication list.
- The mountain road to Jebel Jais has hairpin bends; take a taxi or driver if you are prone to motion sickness.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.