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R5 267+ Cheap flights to Abu Dhabi

— AUH
Dec 4 — Dec 111
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Abu Dhabi in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Abu Dhabi

Sat 19/1213:50 -
1 stop32h 45m
Sat 26/127:50 -
1 stop30h 40m
Deal found 1/11R9 571
Sun 1/1113:50 -
1 stop33h 15m
Sat 7/117:50 -
1 stop30h 40m
Deal found 31/10R9 637
Sun 1/119:50 -
Nonstop7h 55m
Fri 6/112:05 -
Nonstop8h 20m
Deal found 31/10R9 837
Tue 1/129:50 -
Nonstop7h 55m
Thu 28/12:05 -
Nonstop8h 20m
Deal found 31/10R9 870
Tue 15/129:00 -
1 stop13h 35m
Fri 8/17:50 -
1 stop30h 40m
Deal found 1/11R10 285
Mon 9/1120:20 -
1 stop18h 05m
Mon 16/1122:30 -
1 stop12h 10m
Deal found 1/11R10 634
Tue 1/1213:45 -
1 stop19h 05m
Tue 8/1217:55 -
1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 1/11R10 651
Thu 5/1120:20 -
1 stop18h 05m
Wed 11/1123:40 -
1 stop11h 00m
Deal found 2/11R10 667
Wed 4/1113:45 -
1 stop12h 05m
Wed 11/115:20 -
1 stop11h 55m
Deal found 3/11R10 701
Wed 18/1120:20 -
1 stop18h 05m
Wed 25/1123:40 -
1 stop17h 55m
Deal found 2/11R10 717
Tue 24/1120:20 -
1 stop18h 05m
Tue 1/1223:40 -
1 stop17h 35m
Deal found 3/11R10 734
Mon 16/1113:45 -
1 stop19h 05m
Mon 23/1123:40 -
1 stop17h 55m
Deal found 3/11R10 784

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Return from

R9 571

One-way from

R6 580

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R9 986
Air Seychelles
  • Air Seychelles
  • 19/12-26/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 31/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi
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JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 31/12

13:45-10:50

1 stop19h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 580
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/11

9:50-19:45

Nonstop7h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 989

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 31/12

16:55-16:25

3 stops21h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 684

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/11

9:50-19:45

Nonstop7h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 684

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/11

7:30-3:50

2 stops18h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 299

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/11

8:05-10:50

2 stops24h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 531

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/11

14:40-10:50

3 stops18h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 831

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/12

13:45-16:25

1 stop24h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 7/12

12:20-3:55

1 stop17h 35m

R11 914

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 31/12

9:50-19:45

Nonstop7h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 093

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/1

9:25-22:05

1 stop10h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 21/1

22:30-15:35

1 stop19h 05m

R13 409

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Abu Dhabi

How long is the flight to Abu Dhabi?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi takes 7 hours 55 minutes. Flights to Abu Dhabi from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Abu Dhabi

The most flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi are scheduled on a Tuesday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Abu Dhabi?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi are Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R8 680
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R6 966
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R6 137
Emirates
Emirates
From R11 959

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Abu Dhabi?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi are Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways.

Rainfall in Abu Dhabi by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Abu Dhabi ranges from 10.0 - 20.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 20.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Abu Dhabi when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Abu Dhabi by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Abu Dhabi, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 35.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

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

Booking 87 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Abu Dhabi. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Abu Dhabi

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 687 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

As vegetarians we ordered the Indian vegetarian meal to ensure we could eat - it was ok (the food was much nicer on both flights out to Bali, rather than the return). However, there was a vegetarian option offered for the meal before arriving in Manchester and the food selection appeared better - ours was very carbohydrate heavy. We do realise space is at a premium and you can’t please everyone but a simple vegetarian option (which we could have pre-booked) alongside the meat options would have suited us more. Having said that, we do appreciate you making the effort to provide us with an alternative, so thank you!
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 687 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 687 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

As vegetarians we ordered the Indian vegetarian meal to ensure we could eat - it was ok (the food was much nicer on both flights out to Bali, rather than the return). However, there was a vegetarian option offered for the meal before arriving in Manchester and the food selection appeared better - ours was very carbohydrate heavy. We do realise space is at a premium and you can’t please everyone but a simple vegetarian option (which we could have pre-booked) alongside the meat options would have suited us more. Having said that, we do appreciate you making the effort to provide us with an alternative, so thank you!
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 711 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 687 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

As vegetarians we ordered the Indian vegetarian meal to ensure we could eat - it was ok (the food was much nicer on both flights out to Bali, rather than the return). However, there was a vegetarian option offered for the meal before arriving in Manchester and the food selection appeared better - ours was very carbohydrate heavy. We do realise space is at a premium and you can’t please everyone but a simple vegetarian option (which we could have pre-booked) alongside the meat options would have suited us more. Having said that, we do appreciate you making the effort to provide us with an alternative, so thank you!
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 467 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 687 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

As vegetarians we ordered the Indian vegetarian meal to ensure we could eat - it was ok (the food was much nicer on both flights out to Bali, rather than the return). However, there was a vegetarian option offered for the meal before arriving in Manchester and the food selection appeared better - ours was very carbohydrate heavy. We do realise space is at a premium and you can’t please everyone but a simple vegetarian option (which we could have pre-booked) alongside the meat options would have suited us more. Having said that, we do appreciate you making the effort to provide us with an alternative, so thank you!
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 557 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 687 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

As vegetarians we ordered the Indian vegetarian meal to ensure we could eat - it was ok (the food was much nicer on both flights out to Bali, rather than the return). However, there was a vegetarian option offered for the meal before arriving in Manchester and the food selection appeared better - ours was very carbohydrate heavy. We do realise space is at a premium and you can’t please everyone but a simple vegetarian option (which we could have pre-booked) alongside the meat options would have suited us more. Having said that, we do appreciate you making the effort to provide us with an alternative, so thank you!
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 046 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 687 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

As vegetarians we ordered the Indian vegetarian meal to ensure we could eat - it was ok (the food was much nicer on both flights out to Bali, rather than the return). However, there was a vegetarian option offered for the meal before arriving in Manchester and the food selection appeared better - ours was very carbohydrate heavy. We do realise space is at a premium and you can’t please everyone but a simple vegetarian option (which we could have pre-booked) alongside the meat options would have suited us more. Having said that, we do appreciate you making the effort to provide us with an alternative, so thank you!

FAQs about flying to Abu Dhabi

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Abu Dhabi?

    Booking a flight to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) is your only option if you intend on flying to Abu Dhabi. It is only a 28,0 km journey from Zayed Intl to Abu Dhabi’s city centre. Zayed Intl is the only Abu Dhabi airport and it handles 4 daily flights from Johannesburg. 5 airlines have flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl on a regular basis.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Abu Dhabi if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Abu Dhabi on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Abu Dhabi?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Emirates is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Abu Dhabi.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Abu Dhabi?

    Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Abu Dhabi. One-way flights to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl typically cost R1 051, while return flights cost around R3 264.

  • How much is a return flight to Abu Dhabi?

    A return flight to Abu Dhabi will typically cost around R9 094, however they can be found for as little as R3 264.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Abu Dhabi depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Abu Dhabi, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (7 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl?

    Yes. Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Modern Studio in Oasis is the closest property to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (0,0 km away from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl).

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