F43 Bus Timetable – Daily Bus Schedule, Timings and Route

The F43 is a circular bus line operating from Ibn Battuta Bus Station in Dubai. It is a local bus running within Dubai City. The F43 bus timetable and route details help you to catch the bus on time and travel around the city.
The F43 bus starts its trip from Ibn Battuta Bus Station, then it goes to Jebel Ali Gardens and Discovery Garden 1 to 16. Thereafter it comes back to Ibn Battuta Bus Station to finish the trip. The Roads & Transport Authority has set a fixed schedule for F43 bus and I am going to share it here.
F43 Bus Timings and Frequency
The F43 bus service starts in the early morning. Thereafter you can get a new bus in every few minutes till night. Here I provide RTA F43 bus timings and frequency details as follows;
- The first F43 bus departs from Ibn Battuta Bus Station at 5:05 AM and it comes back to Ibn Battuta Bus Station to finish the trip at 5:44 AM.
- The last F43 bus departs from Ibn Battuta Bus Station at 12:10 AM next date and it finishes the round trip by reaching Ibn Battuta Bus Station at 12:41 AM.
- Between the first bus and the last bus, you can get the F43 bus in the frequency of 15 to 25 minutes.
- From Monday to Thursday, the F43 bus timings are same but the timings are different from Friday to Sunday.
F43 Bus Timetable
The F43 bus service is available on daily basis from early morning to late night. Here I provide RTA F43 bus timetable 2024 with updated bus timings as per RTA Dubai.
DAY | RTA F43 Bus Timetable 2024 | No. of Buses in a Day |
Monday | From 5:05 AM to 12:10 AM Next Day | 59 buses |
Tuesday | From 5:05 AM to 12:10 AM Next Day | 59 buses |
Wednesday | From 5:05 AM to 12:10 AM Next Day | 59 buses |
Thursday | From 5:05 AM to 12:10 AM Next Day | 59 buses |
Friday | From 5:30 AM to 1:10 AM Next Day | 60 buses |
Saturday | From 5:20 AM to 12:20 AM Next Day | 50 buses |
Sunday | From 6:00 AM to 12:10 AM Next Day | 46 buses |
RTA F43 Bus Route Map
The RTA F43 bus route covers many stations on its way. If you want to check F43 bus route on your mobile phone then you must take a look at F43 bus route map given here.

F43 Bus Route Station List
The F43 bus goes through 24 different stations on its route starting and ending at Ibn Battuta Bus Station. The F43 bus stops for one minute at each station so that the onboard passengers can leave the bus and new passengers can get in.
Here I provide the list of stations coming on RTA F43 bus route as under;
- Ibn Battuta Bus Station
- Ibn Battuta, Food Court 3
- Jebel Ali Gardens 1
- Jebel Ali Gardens 2
- Jebel Ali Gardens 3
- Jebel Ali Gardens 4
- Discovery Garden 1
- Discovery Garden 2
- Discovery Garden 3
- Discovery Garden 4
- Discovery Garden 5
- Discovery Garden 6
- Discovery Garden 7
- Discovery Garden 8
- Discovery Garden 9
- Discovery Garden 10
- Al Furjan Metro Bus Stop
- Discovery Garden 12
- Discovery Garden Metro Bus Stop
- Discovery Garden 13
- Discovery Garden 14
- The Gardens Metro Bus Stop
- Discovery Garden 16
- Ibn Battuta Bus Station
RTA F43 Bus Fare
The F43 bus fare is 3 AED per passenger. The bus fare is applicable to each and every person traveling by RTA F43 bus except people of determination (handicapped) and children of 5 years & below.
The children can travel by F43 bus for free but they must be accompanied by a parent. To pay the bus fare, you must have a nol card because cash or credit/debit cards do not work in any RTA bus in Dubai.
The nol cards are available to buy at all bus stations in Dubai. If you do not have a nol card, first you should buy it and then get on F43 bus to move around the Dubai City.
F43 Bus Road Distance and Travel Time
The F43 bus travels the road distance of around 5 kilometers to complete its one round trip. The bus departs goes from Ibn Battuta Bus Station, stops at various stations on its way till Discovery Garden 16 and then comes directly to the last station i.e. Ibn Battuta Bus Station.
To complete its round trip, the F43 bus requires 35 to 45 minutes. When the traffic is low, the bus completes its trip in 35-36 minutes. On the other hand, the bus takes up to 45 minutes when there is a lot of traffic on the way.
RTA F43 Bus Features
The Roads & Transport Authority has added some great features to make the F43 bus safe, easy to access and comfortable to sit to all the passengers. Here I provide all the features available in RTA F43 bus as under;
- Full AC Bus keeps inside cool to avoid hot weather outside.
- Free WiFi Access offers entertainment for passengers.
- Soft and Sturdy Seats provide great comfort all the time.
- Onboard Display keeps you aware about upcoming stations.
- Separate Sitting Space for Women & Children.
- Reserved Seats for People of Determination.
- Dedicated Seats for Pregnant Women.
RTA Customer Service Helpline
The RTA Customer Service is available to provide help and guidance about any RTA bus in Dubai. If you have a query or complaint about RTA F43 bus, you can contact RTA Customer Service Helpline via following channels.
- RTA Customer Service Helpline Number (For UAE Customers) – 800 90 90
- RTA Customer Helpline Number (For Overseas Customers) – +971 4 605 1414
- RTA Customer Service on WhatsApp – +971588009090
- RTA Customer Service Email – [email protected]
- RTA Customer Service via Chatbot – Click Here
Final Words
The RTA F43 bus service provides an easy and affordable traveling experience to everyone. I hope that you have got the answers for all your queries regarding F43 bus timings, bus route stations, bus fare and trip duration.
If you still have a query, you can call up RTA Customer Helpline Number anytime. You can also ask your query in below comment section and expect a response from our team in next 24-48 hours.
FAQs
Which bus goes from Ibn Battuta to Discovery Garden?
The RTA F43 bus goes from Ibn Battuta to Discovery Garden on daily basis.
From where does F43 bus depart?
The F43 bus departs from Ibn Battuta Bus Station.
When is the last bus F43 from Ibn Battuta on Friday?
The last bus F43 from Ibn Battuta on Friday is at 1:10 AM next day.
Does F43 bus stop at Al Furjan MBS?
Yes, the F43 bus stops at Al Furjan MBS (Metro Bus Stop).
What is F43 bus fare in Indian Rupees?
The F43 bus fare is 3 Dhs which is around 69 in Indian Rupees per person.