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 1 daily flight from Johannesburg. 5 airlines have flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl on a regular basis.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Abu Dhabi?

February is currently the cheapest month to fly to Abu Dhabi . At this moment in time August 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.

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, Qatar Airways 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 R692, while return flights cost around R2 812.

How much is a return flight to Abu Dhabi?

A return flight to Abu Dhabi will typically cost around R423, however they can be found for as little as R159.

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).

R5 915+ Flights to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Flights to Abu Dhabi in 2025

Return from	R9 121
One-way from	R5 915
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R11 087

Qatar Airways
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2 total stops
30h 20m total
Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi

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20/6
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Sun 14/920:25JNB - AUH

1 stop17h 55mQatar Airways

Wed 24/95:45AUH - JNB

1 stop12h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/6R9 121

Mon 21/714:30JNB - AUH

1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air

Wed 6/84:25AUH - JNB

1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 10/6R9 139

Sun 19/1021:45JNB - AUH

1 stop15h 45mEgyptair

Sun 2/1115:10AUH - JNB

1 stop18h 00mEgyptair

Deal found 10/6R9 918

Mon 21/79:50JNB - AUH

Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways

Sat 2/82:10AUH - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/6R10 396

Thu 25/99:20JNB - AUH

3 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/105:45AUH - JNB

1 stop12h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/6R10 945

Tue 30/917:50JNB - AUH

1 stop28h 45mTurkish Airlines

Mon 6/101:35AUH - JNB

1 stop35h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 11/6R11 034

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Sun 14/920:25JNB - AUH

1 stop17h 55mQatar Airways

Wed 24/95:45AUH - JNB

1 stop12h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/6R9 121

Mon 21/714:30JNB - AUH

1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air

Sat 2/84:25AUH - JNB

1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 10/6R9 139

Sun 27/79:50JNB - AUH

Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways

Sat 2/82:10AUH - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/6R9 776

Sun 19/1021:45JNB - AUH

1 stop15h 45mEgyptair

Sun 2/1115:10AUH - JNB

1 stop18h 00mEgyptair

Deal found 10/6R9 918

Thu 25/99:20JNB - AUH

3 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/105:45AUH - JNB

1 stop12h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/6R10 945

Tue 30/917:50JNB - AUH

1 stop28h 45mTurkish Airlines

Mon 6/101:35AUH - JNB

1 stop35h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/6R11 034

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1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/82:15AUH - JNB

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Fri 20/613:50JNB - AUH

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JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/9

20:25-16:20

1 stop17h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 24/9

5:45-16:10

1 stop12h 25m

R9 121

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/7

14:30-3:10

1 stop10h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 2/8

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

R9 139

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/7

9:50-19:45

Nonstop7h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 2/8

2:10-8:20

Nonstop8h 10m

R9 776

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/10

21:45-15:30

1 stop15h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 2/11

15:10-7:10

1 stop18h 00m

R9 918

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/9

9:20-10:55

3 stops23h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 11/10

5:45-16:10

1 stop12h 25m

R10 945

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/9

17:50-0:35

1 stop28h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 6/10

1:35-10:35

1 stop35h 00m

R11 034

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/6

13:50-1:05

1 stop33h 15m

R5 915

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/7

20:25-10:55

1 stop12h 30m

R6 429

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/7

9:50-19:45

Nonstop7h 55m

R7 456

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/6

14:30-11:40

2 stops19h 10m

R8 643

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

Booking 70 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 Emirates.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Abu Dhabi?

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

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Abu Dhabi

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 584 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 584 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 584 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

Etihad Airways

7,4

Good

1 211 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 584 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 848 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 584 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

781 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 584 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

Egyptair

6,5

Okay

350 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 584 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

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 1 daily flight 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, Qatar Airways 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 R692, while return flights cost around R2 812.
How much is a return flight to Abu Dhabi?
A return flight to Abu Dhabi will typically cost around R423, however they can be found for as little as R159.
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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