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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Abu Dhabi. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 29 August 2026.

Sat 10/109:45 -

Nonstop8h 00m

Fri 16/102:05 -

Nonstop8h 10m

Deal found 26/8R10 194

Sun 8/119:50 -

Nonstop7h 55m

Sat 14/112:00 -

Nonstop8h 20m

Deal found 29/8R10 243

Mon 12/109:45 -

Nonstop8h 00m

Sun 18/102:10 -

Nonstop8h 10m

Deal found 28/8R10 275

Sat 3/109:45 -

Nonstop8h 00m

Sun 11/102:10 -

Nonstop8h 10m

Deal found 25/8R10 291

Sat 3/109:45 -

Nonstop8h 00m

Fri 16/102:05 -

Nonstop8h 10m

Deal found 27/8R10 307

Tue 24/119:50 -

Nonstop7h 55m

Mon 14/122:00 -

Nonstop8h 20m

Deal found 28/8R10 323

Mon 14/99:45 -

Nonstop8h 00m

Sun 20/92:10 -

Nonstop8h 10m

Deal found 28/8R10 339

Wed 9/99:45 -

Nonstop8h 00m

Tue 15/92:10 -

Nonstop8h 10m

Deal found 25/8R10 355

Fri 4/129:50 -

Nonstop7h 55m

Sat 19/122:00 -

Nonstop8h 20m

Deal found 27/8R10 949

Wed 2/129:50 -

Nonstop7h 55m

Sun 6/122:00 -

Nonstop8h 20m

Deal found 25/8R11 093

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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Fastest return journey

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/10

9:45-19:45

Nonstop8h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 16/10

2:05-8:15

Nonstop8h 10m

R10 194

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/11

9:50-19:45

Nonstop7h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 14/11

2:00-8:20

Nonstop8h 20m

R10 243

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

9:45-19:45

Nonstop8h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 18/10

2:10-8:20

Nonstop8h 10m

R10 275

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/10

9:45-19:45

Nonstop8h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 11/10

2:10-8:20

Nonstop8h 10m

R10 291

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

9:45-19:45

Nonstop8h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 27/10

2:00-8:20

Nonstop8h 20m

R10 307

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/10

9:45-19:45

Nonstop8h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 16/10

2:05-8:15

Nonstop8h 10m

R10 307

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

9:50-19:45

Nonstop7h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 14/12

2:00-8:20

Nonstop8h 20m

R10 323

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

9:45-19:45

Nonstop8h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 13/9

2:10-8:20

Nonstop8h 10m

R10 355

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/10

9:45-19:45

Nonstop8h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 13/10

2:10-8:20

Nonstop8h 10m

R10 355

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/12

9:50-19:45

Nonstop7h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 19/12

2:00-8:20

Nonstop8h 20m

R10 949

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 29/8

Showing 1-10 of 20 resultsSorted by cheapest first

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Abu Dhabi

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways to the United Arab Emirates by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

8,1

Very Good

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

7,4

Good

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

7,3

Good

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

7,2

Good

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

FAQ about direct flights to Abu Dhabi

How long is a direct flight to Abu Dhabi?
While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Abu Dhabi to last approximately 7h 55m on average. The quickest direct flight to Abu Dhabi at this time departs from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (7h 55m), while the longest leaves from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (7h 55m).
What is the best time of year to fly direct to Abu Dhabi?
If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Abu Dhabi, October is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. June may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Abu Dhabi, when demand is typically at its lowest.
What is the most popular direct flight origin to Abu Dhabi?
Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Abu Dhabi is Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. A return direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi typically costs around R11 692.

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