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R4 119+ Cheap flights to Abu Dhabi

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— AUH
Mar 10 — Mar 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Abu Dhabi in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Abu Dhabi
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Abu Dhabi. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 8 February 2026.

Mon 23/312:45
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop20h 05m
Qatar Airways
Mon 30/322:45
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop18h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/2R8 318
Sat 11/48:20
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop16h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 18/48:55
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop13h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/2R8 366
Fri 10/48:20
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop16h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 25/44:25
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop10h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/2R8 398
Fri 20/212:45
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sat 4/45:45
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop11h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/2R8 430
Sun 15/38:20
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop16h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 29/38:55
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop13h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/2R8 446
Fri 10/414:30
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop10h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 17/48:55
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop13h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/2R8 462
Mon 9/213:45
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop24h 40m
Qatar Airways
Wed 18/223:40
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop17h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/2R8 494
Tue 10/312:45
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop13h 05m
Qatar Airways
Wed 25/322:45
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop11h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/2R8 510
Sat 18/414:45
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop19h 35m
Qatar Airways
Tue 21/418:45
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/2R8 686
Fri 6/314:30
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop10h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 10/34:25
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop10h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/2R8 815

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Find the latest flights to Abu Dhabi in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 8 February 2026.

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R8 318

One-way from

R4 119

Popular in

December

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February

Average price

R8 350
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 23/3-30/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/4

14:30-3:10

1 stop10h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 19/4

4:25-20:10

1 stop17h 45m

R8 462

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

12:45-10:50

1 stop20h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 25/3

22:45-15:35

1 stop18h 50m

R8 526

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

14:30-3:10

1 stop10h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 10/3

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

R8 815

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/4

14:45-3:40

1 stop10h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 25/4

23:45-15:50

1 stop18h 05m

R9 023

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

14:30-3:10

1 stop10h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 29/4

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

R9 071

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

9:50-19:45

Nonstop7h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 30/4

10:25-7:10

1 stop22h 45m

R9 135

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/4

9:50-19:45

Nonstop7h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 21/4

10:25-7:10

1 stop22h 45m

R9 536

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

22:50-19:25

1 stop18h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 22/4

8:55-20:10

1 stop13h 15m

R9 680

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

22:50-19:25

1 stop18h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 21/4

4:25-20:10

1 stop17h 45m

R9 680

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/4

22:50-19:25

1 stop18h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 17/4

8:55-20:10

1 stop13h 15m

R9 888

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi. Price data was last updated on 6 February 2026.

Booking 58 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.

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 Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Air.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R7 384
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R6 365
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R6 044
Emirates
Emirates
From R11 071

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

Plan your trip to Abu Dhabi by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Abu Dhabi by taking into account the average temperature totals 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Abu Dhabi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to 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 an airline for your flight to Abu Dhabi. Reviews last updated 8 February 2026.
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
3 509 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 509 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 509 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 728 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 509 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 387 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 509 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
958 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 509 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Egyptair
6,6
Okay
407 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 509 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

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. 6 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 R608, while return flights cost around R5 520.

  • How much is a return flight to Abu Dhabi?

    A return flight to Abu Dhabi will typically cost around R6 908, however they can be found for as little as R5 520.

  • 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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