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R5 358+ 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 13/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— AUH
Jan 11 — Jan 181
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Abu Dhabi in 2025

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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 12 December 2025.

Wed 24/128:20JNB - AUH
1 stop33h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 20/18:55AUH - JNB
1 stop13h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/12R11 393
Fri 26/1213:50JNB - AUH
1 stop33h 15mAir Seychelles
Mon 5/17:50AUH - JNB
1 stop12h 55mAir Seychelles
Deal found 12/12R14 334
Sun 14/129:50JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways
Sun 21/1214:10AUH - JNB
1 stop19h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/12R14 740
Wed 24/129:50JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways
Mon 19/12:50AUH - JNB
1 stop30h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/12R14 959
Fri 26/128:20JNB - AUH
1 stop33h 05mEthiopian Air
Fri 2/18:55AUH - JNB
1 stop13h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/12R15 365
Sun 14/1213:45JNB - AUH
1 stop19h 05mQatar Airways
Sun 21/1223:35AUH - JNB
1 stop30h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/12R15 568
Tue 23/1223:00JNB - AUH
1 stop18h 25mEthiopian Air
Fri 2/18:55AUH - JNB
1 stop13h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/12R15 635
Wed 24/128:20JNB - AUH
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/118:15AUH - JNB
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12R15 990
Mon 29/128:20JNB - AUH
1 stop33h 05mEthiopian Air
Fri 2/18:55AUH - JNB
1 stop13h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/12R17 106

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Find the latest flights to Abu Dhabi in 2025, 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 12 December 2025.

Return from

R9 364

One-way from

R5 358

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R12 441
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 14/1-23/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Dubai
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 13/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R571 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R186 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

12:45-3:50

1 stop13h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 17/5

23:45-8:50

1 stop11h 05m

R10 193

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

23:00-19:25

1 stop18h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 2/2

4:25-20:10

1 stop17h 45m

R10 311

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

9:50-19:45

Nonstop7h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 3/2

10:25-7:10

1 stop22h 45m

R10 801

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/12

8:20-19:25

1 stop33h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 20/1

8:55-20:10

1 stop13h 15m

R11 393

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/1

14:30-3:10

1 stop10h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 30/1

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

R11 460

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

7:30-3:50

3 stops18h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 25/3

22:45-8:40

1 stop11h 55m

R12 018

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

20:40-12:20

1 stop13h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 30/4

23:45-14:25

3 stops16h 40m

R12 018

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

12:45-10:50

1 stop20h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 15/3

23:40-20:45

3 stops23h 05m

R12 086

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/3

13:45-3:50

1 stop12h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 27/3

23:35-0:25

2 stops26h 50m

R12 424

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/3

8:35-10:50

3 stops24h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 28/3

5:20-15:35

1 stop12h 15m

R12 525

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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 5 December 2025.

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 10 hours 40 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 262
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R6 709
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R6 373
Emirates
Emirates
From R11 379

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 12 December 2025.
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
3 434 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 434 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 434 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 677 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 434 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 331 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 434 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
902 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 434 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Egyptair
6,5
Okay
391 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 434 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

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. 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 R2 302, while return flights cost around R3 525.

  • How much is a return flight to Abu Dhabi?

    A return flight to Abu Dhabi will typically cost around R3 525, however they can be found for as little as R3 525.

  • 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 (10 hours 40 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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