Cheap flights to Abu Dhabi from R5 171

There are flights available from the three major airports in South Africa to Abu Dhabi. The relevant flight times will depend on which airport you are departing from, stopovers, and stopover durations. However, when flying from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB), which is otherwise known as O.R Thambo International Airport, you can expect a flight duration of around 25h 15min – 27h 50min. If you fly from Durban Airport (DUR), flight durations vary from 27h 25min to 35h 10min. Flight durations from Cape Town Airport (CTP) to Abu Dhabi can be as lengthy as 49h 15min.

There are, unfortunately, no non-stop flight deals currently available from any of the major airports in South Africa to Abu Dhabi. However, you can find connecting flights from prominent airlines such as British Airways, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and others. You can expect stopovers in Istanbul Airport, Turkey (IST), and Doha Airport (DOH), depending on your chosen airline when searching for Abu Dhabi flight deals. You can find one-stop flights when flying from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) and Cape Town Airport (CTP). However, only two-stop flights are available when departing from Durban Airport (DUR).

Abu Dhabi airport is situated just 4.8 km from the city centre. You can travel to the city centre by bus as a comfortable and affordable method of travel. A ticket will cost you about R16,66, and you can expect a travel time of about 10min depending on traffic. Buses depart from terminals 1, 2, and 3 every 40min, and they are available 24/7. Due to the bus departure times, the fastest method of reaching the city centre is by taxi, although the fare is a bit more pricey at roughly R79,10. The trip will take approximately 8min depending on the traffic, but you will be able to find taxis available at all airport terminals day and night.

Abu Dhabi is home to numerous enchanting architectural sites that range from the Emirates Palace hotel to the Ferrari World entertainment complex, which is a great choice for motorsports enthusiasts. There are also several exquisite religious sites to admire, such as the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. When searching for outdoor activities, you can visit the Yas Marina, Corniche Beach, or the Mangrove National Park. However, the region's shopping mega centres lure in masses of travellers each year, so visiting the Abu Dhabi and Marina malls is a must for your travel itinerary.

South African citizens do need to have a valid passport and travel visa to visit Abu Dhabi. If you have a single-entry visa, you will be able to visit the region for 30 days. Your South African passport will also need to be valid for at least six months after your departure date.

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport is AUH. This code is created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use IATA codes to identify the departing or arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

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.

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.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Egypt Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Abu Dhabi. One-way flights to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport typically cost R1 298, while return flights cost around R678.

A return flight to Abu Dhabi will typically cost around R66, however they can be found for as little as R36.

For those looking to save time traveling to Abu Dhabi, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 25 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Modern Studio in Oasis is the closest property to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport (0,0 km away from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport).