N55 Bus Schedule – Bus Timings, Rout and Fares

Are you looking for a bus that can take you from the city to Al Maktoum International Airport or back? The N55 Bus Schedule is perfect for people who travel late at night or very early in the morning. It runs when many other buses stop working. In this guide, we will walk you through the N55 bus schedule, timing, frequency, and fare!

N55 Bus Timings and Frequency

The N55 bus runs only at night. It connects Al Ghubaiba Bus Station with Al Maktoum International Airport. 

From Al Ghubaiba Bus Station:

• First bus: 9:55 PM
• Last bus: 3:56 AM (next day)
• Runs every 30–40 minutes

From Al Maktoum International Airport:

• First bus: 9:42 PM
• Last bus: 4:40 AM (next day)
• Runs every 30–40 minutes

N55 Bus Timetable (Day-Wise)

The timetable shows the exact times the bus starts and ends each day. Just explore!

Day	From Al Ghubaiba	From Al Maktoum Airport
Monday	9:55 PM – 3:56 AM	9:42 PM – 4:40 AM
Tuesday	9:55 PM – 3:56 AM	9:42 PM – 4:40 AM
Wednesday	9:55 PM – 3:56 AM	9:42 PM – 4:40 AM
Thursday	9:55 PM – 3:56 AM	9:42 PM – 4:40 AM
Friday	9:55 PM – 3:55 AM	9:42 PM – 4:42 AM
Saturday	9:55 PM – 3:55 AM	9:42 PM – 4:42 AM
Sunday	9:55 PM – 3:55 AM	9:42 PM – 4:42 AM

N55 Bus Route Map

The N55 runs overnight from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station along the coast through Jumeirah, Dubai Marina and JBR to Ibn Battuta, then via Jebel Ali Gardens to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). You can check the live location of the bus in the RTA S’hail app.

Major N55 Bus Stops

The N55 bus has many stops. All are mentioned below:

N55 Bus Stops from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station

1. Al Ghubaiba Bus Station
2. Department of Ports & Customs
3. Al Mina Road
4. Capital Hotel
5. Hudheiba
6. Jumeirah Rotana Hotel
7. 2nd December Street
8. Satwa, Masjid
9. Satwa, Clinic
10. Satwa, Square
11. Khadri Masjid
12. Bilal Bin Ribah School
13. Satwa, Road
14. Rehabilitation Center
15. Wasl, Emirates Bank
16. Police Training School
17. Jumeirah, Post Office
18. Rashid Al Hadees Masjid
19. Rashid Bin Bakhait Masjid
20. Majlis Al Ghoreifa
21. Saeed Majid Bil Yoha Masjid
22. Jumeirah 3, Masjid
23. Dubai Offshore Sailing Club
24. Manara, Enoc
25. Abu Manara Masjid
26. Umm Suqeim 1
27. Umm Suqeim, Dubai Municipality Center
28. Saeed Bin Huzeim Masjid
29. Umm Suqeim, Library
30. Umm Suqeim, Park
31. Maharba Masjid
32. Wild Wadi
33. Burj Al Arab Hotel
34. Madinat Jumeirah
35. King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street 1
36. King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street 2
37. King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street 3
38. Dubai College
39. Palm Jumeirah Monorail Station
40. Royal Mirage Hotel 1
41. Mina Al Siyahi, Le Meridien Hotel
42. Jumeirah, Royal Meridian
43. Jumeirah Beach Residence 1
44. Jumeirah Beach Residence 2
45. Ibn Battuta Bus Station
46. Ibn Battuta, Food Court 3
47. Jebel Ali Gardens, Turnoff
48. Al Maktoum International Airport, Departure 1
49. Al Maktoum International Airport, Arrivals

N55 Bus Stops from Al Maktoum International Airport

When the N55 bus goes from Al Maktoum Airport to Al Ghubaiba, it covers 48 different stations:

1. Al Maktoum International Airport, Arrivals
2. Ibn Battuta Bus Station
3. Ibn Battuta, Food Court 3
4. Jebel Ali Gardens, Turnoff
5. Jumeirah Beach Residence 2
6. Jumeirah Beach Residence 1
7. Jumeirah, Royal Meridian
8. Mina Al Siyahi, Le Meridien Hotel
9. Royal Mirage Hotel 2
10. Knowledge Village
11. Villas Complex, Tecom
12. Dubai College
13. King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street 3
14. King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street 2
15. King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street 1
16. Madinat Jumeirah
17. Burj Al Arab Hotel
18. Wild Wadi
19. Maharba Masjid
20. Umm Suqeim, Park
21. Umm Suqeim, Library
22. Saeed Bin Huzeim Masjid
23. Umm Suqeim, Dubai Municipality Center
24. Umm Suqeim 1
25. Abdallah Mleih Masjid
26. Manara, Enoc
27. Dubai Offshore Sailing Club
28. Jumeirah 3, Masjid
29. Saeed Majid Bil Yoha Masjid
30. Majlis Al Ghoreifa
31. Hilton Beach Club
32. Rashid Bin Bakhait Masjid
33. Rashid Al Hadees Masjid
34. Jumeirah, Post Office
35. Wasl, Emirates Bank
36. Rehabilitation Center
37. Satwa, Road
38. Khadri Masjid
39. Satwa, Square
40. Satwa, Masjid 2
41. Satwa, Post Office
42. 2nd December Street
43. Jumeirah Rotana Hotel
44. Hudheiba
45. Capital Hotel
46. Al Mina Road
47. Department of Ports & Customs
48. Al Ghubaiba Bus Station

N55 Bus Fare and How to Pay

A full N55 trip crosses several zones, so it usually costs AED 7.50 one way with a Nol Silver card. Shorter trips cost less. Fares on Dubai buses are based on Nol zones: with a Nol Silver card, a trip within one zone costs AED 3, two zones cost AED 5 and more than two zones cost AED 7.50. Students and senior citizens with a personal Blue card pay less, and children aged 5 and under travel free.

• Tap your Nol card when you get on and again when you get off.
• Cash and bank cards are not accepted on board.
• Recharge your Nol card at any metro station or ticket machine before you travel.

Distance, Duration, and Facilities

The N55 is a long route, and a full trip usually takes around 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes, depending on the time of night.

• Free WiFi
• Full air-conditioning
• Comfortable seats with legroom
• Reserved seats for women, the elderly, and disabled passengers
• Onboard LED screen showing the next stop

You can review past trips in your Nol card travel history.

Tips for Catching a Flight at Al Maktoum Airport

• Allow at least 2.5 hours for the bus ride from Al Ghubaiba, plus time for check-in.
• Board closer to the airport, for example at JBR or Ibn Battuta, to cut the travel time.
• Buy and top up your Nol card before the night, as you cannot pay cash on board.
• During the day, use the Dubai Metro to Ibn Battuta and connect to an airport bus instead.

During the day, the X23 express is another route from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station, and the E101 runs from Ibn Battuta to Abu Dhabi.

FAQs

Conclusion

The N55 Bus Schedule is perfect for people who need to travel late at night in Dubai. It connects the city with Al Maktoum International Airport at affordable rates. With many stops, good timing, and comfortable facilities, this bus is one of the best night travel options in Dubai. If you want a safe, cheap, and easy way to travel at night, the N55 bus is the right choice for you.