Dubai Bus C1 links Airport Terminal 3 with Satwa Bus Station and passes several useful transfer points in Deira and Bur Dubai. It is one of the more practical city routes for airport arrivals, shift workers, and riders connecting between the airport corridor, Union, Gold Souq, and Satwa.
C1 Bus Timings
Use the timetable below for scheduled departures in each direction.
| From Airport Terminal | From Satwa Bus Station |
|---|---|
| 05:00 | 04:56 |
| 05:20 | 05:20 |
| 05:40 | 05:45 |
| 06:00 | 06:05 |
| 06:20 | 06:20 |
| 06:35 | 06:40 |
| 06:50 | 07:00 |
| 07:05 | 07:17 |
| 07:23 | 07:36 |
| 07:45 | 07:52 |
| 08:00 | 08:10 |
| 08:25 | 08:27 |
| 08:45 | 08:44 |
| 09:05 | 09:00 |
| 09:25 | 09:15 |
| 09:40 | 09:30 |
| 09:58 | 09:40 |
| 10:15 | 09:55 |
| 10:30 | 10:10 |
| 10:45 | 10:25 |
| 11:00 | 10:40 |
| 11:15 | 10:55 |
| 11:30 | 11:10 |
| 11:45 | 11:27 |
| 12:00 | 11:45 |
| 12:15 | 12:00 |
| 12:32 | 12:15 |
| 12:50 | 12:35 |
| 13:07 | 12:50 |
| 13:25 | 13:05 |
| 13:43 | 13:20 |
| 14:00 | 13:35 |
| 14:15 | 13:50 |
| 14:30 | 14:06 |
| 14:45 | 14:25 |
| 15:00 | 14:40 |
| 15:15 | 15:00 |
| 15:30 | 15:15 |
| 15:45 | 15:30 |
| 16:03 | 15:45 |
| 16:18 | 16:03 |
| 16:38 | 16:20 |
| 16:53 | 16:40 |
| 17:08 | 16:55 |
| 17:26 | 17:13 |
| 17:45 | 17:30 |
| 18:04 | 17:50 |
| 18:26 | 18:10 |
| 18:48 | 18:30 |
| 19:06 | 18:50 |
| 19:26 | 19:10 |
| 19:45 | 19:35 |
| 20:05 | 20:00 |
| 20:25 | 20:22 |
| 20:45 | 20:42 |
| 21:05 | 21:00 |
| 21:25 | 21:15 |
| 21:45 | 21:30 |
| 22:10 | 21:50 |
| 22:30 | 22:05 |
| 22:45 | 22:20 |
| 23:00 | 22:35 |
| 23:15 | 22:50 |
| 23:30 | 23:05 |
| 23:45 | 23:25 |
| 00:00 | 23:45 |
| 00:15 | 00:05 |
| 00:30 | 00:25 |
| 00:45 | 00:45 |
| 01:05 | 01:08 |
| 01:25 | 01:25 |
| 01:45 | 01:45 |
| 02:05 | 02:05 |
| 02:35 | 02:40 |
| 03:15 | 03:10 |
| 03:55 | 03:50 |
| 04:30 | 04:30 |
If you are making a time-sensitive trip, confirm the latest departures in the official RTA planner before leaving.
Main Stops on the C1 Route
The C1 route covers major transfer points and residential areas including:
- Airport Terminal 3
- Airport Terminal 1
- Cargo Village
- Flame Intersection
- DNATA
- Clock Tower Roundabout
- Maktoum Road
- Etisalat Head Office
- Union Metro Station
- Al Nakhal
- Burj Nahar Intersection
- Naif Intersection
- Gold Souq Bus Station
- Raffa
- Rolla
- Sharaf DG Metro Station
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Sheikh Rashid Road Intersection
- Hudheiba Turnoff
- Hana Center
- Satwa Masjid
- Satwa Clinic
- Satwa Bus Station
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Fare and Payment
You need a Nol card to ride C1. The exact fare depends on the zones crossed, so check the current amount in the RTA app, station ticket machines, or the journey planner before you travel.
When C1 Is Most Useful
- Airport to city travel without switching to the Metro immediately
- Direct access to Union and Gold Souq areas
- Late-night and early-morning trips when continuous service matters
- Reaching Satwa from the airport corridor with one bus
Travel Tips
- Keep your Nol card topped up before boarding, especially during late-night travel.
- If you are carrying luggage from the airport, board early when possible to find easier standing room or seating.
- Union and Gold Souq are strong transfer points if you need to continue deeper into Deira or Bur Dubai.
Summary
The C1 is a dependable Dubai city route for riders moving between the airport area and older central neighbourhoods. Save the timetable, keep your Nol card ready, and use the official RTA links below whenever you need to verify live service changes.
Official and Primary Sources
Use these links to confirm live schedules, fares, route changes, and policy updates before you travel.
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