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R4 776+ Cheap flights to Abu Dhabi

— AUH
Sep 27 — Oct 41
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Abu Dhabi in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Abu Dhabi

Thu 24/914:30 -
1 stop10h 40m
Tue 6/104:25 -
1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 26/8R7 540
Thu 24/922:50 -
1 stop26h 20m
Thu 1/104:25 -
1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 25/8R7 556
Tue 8/98:20 -
1 stop16h 50m
Fri 11/94:25 -
1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 25/8R7 572
Wed 9/98:20 -
1 stop16h 50m
Wed 16/94:25 -
1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 25/8R7 588
Sat 3/108:20 -
1 stop16h 50m
Mon 12/104:25 -
1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 25/8R7 604
Thu 27/88:20 -
1 stop16h 50m
Thu 3/94:25 -
1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 25/8R7 620
Tue 15/914:30 -
1 stop10h 40m
Tue 22/94:25 -
1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 24/8R7 636
Sat 3/108:20 -
1 stop16h 50m
Sat 17/104:25 -
1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 27/8R7 652
Sun 4/1014:30 -
1 stop10h 40m
Sun 11/104:25 -
1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 23/8R7 780
Sat 10/1022:50 -
1 stop26h 20m
Sat 17/104:25 -
1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 26/8R7 939
Fri 18/98:20 -
1 stop16h 50m
Sun 20/94:25 -
1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 27/8R7 987

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Return from

R7 540

One-way from

R4 776

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R9 681
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 24/9-6/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi
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Air Seychelles
  • Air Seychelles
  • 15/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R131 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/9

8:20-3:10

1 stop16h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 20/9

4:25-20:10

1 stop17h 45m

R7 987
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/12

9:50-19:45

Nonstop7h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 6/12

2:00-8:20

Nonstop8h 20m

R11 182

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/12

18:50-1:30

1 stop28h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 6/12

2:35-11:00

1 stop34h 25m

R11 198

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/10

8:20-12:45

2 stops26h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 11/10

6:30-13:30

3 stops33h 00m

R11 534

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/12

9:50-19:45

Nonstop7h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 29/12

2:00-8:20

Nonstop8h 20m

R11 630

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/10

14:30-15:25

2 stops22h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 14/10

4:25-13:30

1 stop11h 05m

R11 646

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/12

13:50-0:35

1 stop32h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 5/1

8:55-20:10

1 stop13h 15m

R13 035
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

20:55-16:20

1 stop17h 25m

R6 725

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

9:45-19:45

Nonstop8h 00m

R6 933

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

14:30-12:45

2 stops20h 15m

R7 029

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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.

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 323
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R6 275
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R5 906
Emirates
Emirates
From R11 407

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 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
3 656 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

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
3 656 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

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
7,4
Good
3 728 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

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
1 520 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

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
1 033 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

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 366, while return flights cost around R2 693.

  • How much is a return flight to Abu Dhabi?

    A return flight to Abu Dhabi will typically cost around R9 111, however they can be found for as little as R2 693.

  • 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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