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R3 425+ Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi

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AUH — CPT
Feb 1 — Feb 81
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 2 January 2026.

Cheapest one-way flight

R4 434

Cheapest round-trip flight

R5 891

Cheapest airline

flydubai

Most popular destination

Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

Good round-trip deal

R6 077 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 191 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 169).
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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 492).
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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 2 January 2026.

Mon 27/44:25AUH - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Tue 12/513:50CPT - AUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 31/12R8 886
Sat 21/217:55AUH - JNB
1 stop12h 00mQatar Airways
Wed 25/29:40JNB - AUH
2 stops34h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/1R9 697
Fri 6/34:25AUH - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 10/313:50CPT - AUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/12R9 879
Mon 16/218:55AUH - JNB
1 stop11h 00mQatar Airways
Mon 23/213:45JNB - AUH
1 stop12h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/1R10 094
Sat 18/42:10AUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mEtihad Airways
Sun 26/49:50JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 30/12R10 309
Sat 21/216:10AUH - JNB
1 stop17h 00mEgyptair
Wed 25/221:45JNB - AUH
1 stop15h 25mEgyptair
Deal found 30/12R10 326
Sun 19/44:25AUH - JNB
1 stop17h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 26/414:30JNB - AUH
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/12R11 236
Fri 13/24:25AUH - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Sat 21/213:50CPT - AUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 31/12R12 295
Fri 27/223:40AUH - CPT
1 stop19h 45mQatar Airways
Tue 10/37:00CPT - AUH
2 stops18h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/1R12 411
Sun 22/34:25AUH - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Fri 27/314:35CPT - AUH
1 stop35h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 31/12R12 560
Mon 27/48:40AUH - CPT
2 stops30h 20mEtihad Airways
Tue 12/513:50CPT - AUH
1 stop11h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 31/12R13 305
Sat 14/25:20AUH - CPT
1 stop14h 05mQatar Airways
Sat 21/27:00CPT - AUH
2 stops18h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 31/12R13 437

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Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 27/4

4:25-13:45

1 stop11h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

13:50-3:10

1 stop11h 20m

R8 886

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 21/2

5:20-15:35

1 stop12h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

9:40-22:05

2 stops34h 25m

R9 697

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 6/3

4:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

13:50-3:10

1 stop11h 20m

R9 879

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 26/2

4:25-13:45

1 stop11h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

13:50-3:10

1 stop11h 20m

R9 879

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 16/2

18:55-3:55

1 stop11h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

13:45-3:50

1 stop12h 05m

R10 094

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 18/4

2:10-8:20

Nonstop8h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

9:50-19:45

Nonstop7h 55m

R10 309

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 21/2

16:10-7:10

1 stop17h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

21:45-15:10

1 stop15h 25m

R10 326

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 19/4

4:25-20:10

1 stop17h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

14:30-3:10

1 stop10h 40m

R11 236

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 13/2

4:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/2

13:50-3:10

1 stop11h 20m

R12 295

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 27/2

23:40-17:25

1 stop19h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

7:00-3:50

2 stops18h 50m

R12 411

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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 Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 26 December 2025.

Booking 74 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi (average of R7 927). Flying from Abu Dhabi in March will prove the most costly (average of R9 813). 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: Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Cape Town.

Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R1 222
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R10 181
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R9 435
Emirates
Emirates
From R12 657

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 (352 flights per day), Manama (154 flights per day) and Jeddah (146 flights per day).

Doha Hamad Intl
Doha Hamad Intl
From R1 980
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
From R1 179
Colombo
Colombo
From R2 638
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Johannesburg OR Tambo
From R10 002

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 179. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
From R1 179
Doha Hamad Intl
Doha Hamad Intl
From R1 980
Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad
From R2 618
Colombo
Colombo
From R2 638

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 Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air from Abu Dhabi have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 698 reviews
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Crew

7,9

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

fa,May 2025

PHL - DOH

The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American airlines
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 698 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 698 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,9

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

fa,May 2025

PHL - DOH

The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American airlines
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
926 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 698 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,9

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

fa,May 2025

PHL - DOH

The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American 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, Dhaka, Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. 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 179 to Mumbai (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R12 102 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 222). Wizz Air flights from Abu Dhabi to Larnaca (R1 474). Ethiopian Air flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town Intl (R9 435).

  • 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 R102 495 for this destination.

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

    January is currently the cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi. At this moment in time March 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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