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Cheap flights to Abu Dhabi

— AUH
Oct 25 — Nov 11
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R8 940
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R493 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R115 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in September 2026
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When is the best time to book a flight to Abu Dhabi?

Booking 38 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, 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 664 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 664 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 664 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

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.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 729 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 664 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

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.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 535 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 664 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

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.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 045 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 664 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

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.

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 3 daily flights from Johannesburg. 4 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, Ethiopian Air 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 R2 657, while return flights cost around R3 045.

  • How much is a return flight to Abu Dhabi?

    A return flight to Abu Dhabi will typically cost around R7 758, however they can be found for as little as R3 045.

  • 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 (8 hours 0 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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