Is a 14-hour layover at Abu Dhabi Airport risky, and how do you get through the terminal quickly?

After deplaning, the walk to the security checkpoint can take a while — the airport is very large, so expect a long walk through the terminal.

Along the way to security, free shuttle carts/taxis run between the terminal and the checkpoint area — many travelers don't know about this option.

Security screening itself is standard — bags on the belt, walk through the metal detector — it takes about 15 minutes.

A 14-hour layover in Abu Dhabi isn't considered risky, even given spring flight cancellations — the airport is well-organized enough to comfortably wait between flights.

For a long layover, some suggest heading out beyond the Saadiyat area and walking along the desert road near the airport to pass the time.