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R3 569+ Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi

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AUH — JNB
Jan 19 — Jan 261
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from Abu Dhabi

Discover essential information about flights departing from Abu Dhabi, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Abu Dhabi airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 20 December 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

R4 489

Cheapest round-trip flight

R5 964

Cheapest airline

flydubai

Most popular destination

Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

Good round-trip deal

R10 406 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 205 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl is currently to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl is currently to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl.
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On average, flydubai currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (avg. price of R3 209).
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Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) is currently the most popular flight destination from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (average return price of R11 635).
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Cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Abu Dhabi. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 20 December 2025.

Fri 23/14:25AUH - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 5/213:50CPT - AUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/12R9 399
Wed 4/24:25AUH - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 12/213:50CPT - AUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/12R9 785
Sat 24/14:25AUH - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 5/213:50CPT - AUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/12R9 902
Tue 27/14:25AUH - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Thu 5/213:50CPT - AUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/12R10 120
Mon 2/24:25AUH - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 10/213:50CPT - AUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/12R10 170
Sun 1/22:05AUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 15mEtihad Airways
Mon 9/29:50JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/12R10 204
Sun 1/24:25AUH - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Mon 9/214:30JNB - AUH
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/12R10 455
Sun 1/312:20AUH - JNB
1 stop17h 35mQatar Airways
Mon 9/320:30JNB - AUH
1 stop12h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/12R10 472
Mon 2/24:25AUH - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Tue 10/214:30JNB - AUH
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/12R10 589
Fri 23/14:25AUH - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Sat 7/213:50CPT - AUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/12R10 639
Sat 18/48:55AUH - JNB
1 stop13h 15mEthiopian Air
Sat 2/58:20JNB - AUH
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/12R10 689
Wed 21/14:25AUH - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 4/214:35CPT - AUH
1 stop26h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/12R10 756

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Find flights departing from Abu Dhabi that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 20 December 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 1/2

2:05-8:20

Nonstop8h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

9:50-19:45

Nonstop7h 55m

R10 204

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 1/3

12:20-3:55

1 stop17h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

20:30-10:50

1 stop12h 20m

R10 472

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 26/1

4:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/2

13:50-3:10

1 stop11h 20m

R10 639

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 23/1

4:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

13:50-3:10

1 stop11h 20m

R10 639

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 18/4

8:55-20:10

1 stop13h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

8:20-3:10

1 stop16h 50m

R10 689

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 21/1

4:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

14:35-19:25

1 stop26h 50m

R10 756

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 2/2

8:55-20:10

1 stop13h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

14:30-3:10

1 stop10h 40m

R10 807

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 27/2

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/3

14:30-3:10

1 stop10h 40m

R10 907

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 21/1

4:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

12:35-21:15

1 stop30h 40m

R11 108

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 27/1

4:25-13:45

1 stop11h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/2

13:50-3:10

1 stop11h 20m

R11 276

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Travel insights for flights from Abu Dhabi

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When is the best time to book a flight from Abu Dhabi?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 12 December 2025.

Booking 44 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Abu Dhabi. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Abu Dhabi?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi (average of R6 534). Flying from Abu Dhabi in August will prove the most costly (average of R8 277). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Abu Dhabi?

When flying from Abu Dhabi check dates and pricing for the following: Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air, Emirates. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R1 237
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R10 308
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R9 552
Emirates
Emirates
From R13 010

What are popular destinations to fly to from Abu Dhabi?

From Abu Dhabi you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: London (348 flights per day), Bangkok (141 flights per day) and Manama (128 flights per day).

Doha Hamad Intl
Doha Hamad Intl
From R5 859
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
From R1 193
Addis Ababa Bole
Addis Ababa Bole
From R8 876
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Johannesburg OR Tambo
From R10 127

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Abu Dhabi?

The cheapest city to fly to from Abu Dhabi is Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl, with prices starting at R1 193. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
From R1 193
Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad
From R2 651
Trivandrum
Trivandrum
From R2 884
Doha Hamad Intl
Doha Hamad Intl
From R5 859

Airline reviews for flights from Abu Dhabi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Abu Dhabi. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Abu Dhabi. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from Abu Dhabi have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 685 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 337 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
913 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Abu Dhabi?

    The most selected flight destinations from Abu Dhabi for the current month are Islamabad, Kochi, Cairo. While Islamabad, Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, Cairo are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Abu Dhabi to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Abu Dhabi for as low as R1 193 to Mumbai (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R13 614 to fly from Abu Dhabi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to anywhere?

    Looking at our data, Etihad Airways, Wizz Air, and Ethiopian Air have been found to have the cheapest prices from Abu Dhabi. Here are some options available: Etihad Airways flights from Abu Dhabi to Amman Queen Alia Intl (R1 237). Wizz Air flights from Abu Dhabi to Larnaca (R1 492). Ethiopian Air flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town Intl (R9 552).

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Abu Dhabi?

    If you’re looking to fly first-class from Abu Dhabi to anywhere, put Singapore on your list as prices start at R103 774 for this destination.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi?

    November is currently the cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi. At this moment in time August is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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