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R4 687+ 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 27/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Flights to Abu Dhabi in 2025

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 6 febbraio 2025.

One-way from

R4 687

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R13 894
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 27/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R248 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 166 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in February 2025

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gio 13/313:20JNB - AUH
1 stop19h 30mQatar Airways
gio 20/312:20AUH - JNB
1 stop17h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/2R8 017
gio 13/319:05JNB - AUH
1 stop28h 10mTurkish Airlines
mer 19/32:15AUH - JNB
1 stop34h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/2R11 532
ven 5/1213:50JNB - AUH
1 stop33h 30mAir Seychelles
lun 15/128:00AUH - JNB
1 stop30h 30mAir Seychelles
Deal found 5/2R12 406
gio 13/313:20JNB - AUH
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
mer 19/32:40AUH - JNB
2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2R12 648
ven 5/1210:00JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 50mEtihad Airways
dom 14/122:20AUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/2R15 327
gio 13/310:10JNB - AUH
2 stops42h 10mLufthansa
mar 18/32:35AUH - JNB
1 stop30h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 5/2R19 289
sab 22/320:25JNB - AUH
1 stop20h 55mSWISS
ven 28/32:35AUH - JNB
1 stop33h 50mSWISS
Deal found 5/2R24 366
sab 22/319:35JNB - AUH
2 stops21h 50mBrussels Airlines
ven 28/32:25AUH - JNB
2 stops33h 05mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 5/2R68 673

Find flights to Abu Dhabi within your budget

Locate flights to Abu Dhabi that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 6 febbraio 2025.

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JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

gio 13/3

13:20-10:50

1 stop19h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

gio 20/3

12:20-3:55

1 stop17h 35m

R8 017

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

gio 13/3

19:05-1:15

1 stop28h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

mer 19/3

2:15-10:45

1 stop34h 30m

R11 532

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

gio 13/3

13:20-10:50

1 stop19h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

mer 19/3

2:40-20:00

2 stops19h 20m

R12 648

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

gio 13/3

10:10-6:20

2 stops42h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

mar 18/3

2:35-7:05

1 stop30h 30m

R19 289

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sab 22/3

20:25-19:20

1 stop20h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

ven 28/3

2:35-10:25

1 stop33h 50m

R24 366

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sab 22/3

19:35-19:25

2 stops21h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

ven 28/3

2:25-9:30

2 stops33h 05m

R68 673

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar 27/5

13:55-10:55

1 stop19h 00m

R4 687

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun 26/5

13:55-3:55

2 stops36h 00m

R7 794

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom 25/5

9:55-19:50

Nonstop7h 55m

R8 389

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Deals found on 6/2

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Travel insights for flights to Abu Dhabi

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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 31 January 2025.

Booking 26 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 19 hours 30 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 cheapest airlines that fly to Abu Dhabi?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi are Qatar Airways, Egyptair and Etihad 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 6 febbraio 2025.

Comfort

7,5

Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,0

Food

7,4

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

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

Comfort

7,5

Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,0

Food

7,4

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

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

Comfort

7,5

Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,0

Food

7,4

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

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

Comfort

7,5

Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,0

Food

7,4

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

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

Comfort

7,5

Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,0

Food

7,4

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

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

Comfort

7,5

Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,0

Food

7,4

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

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

  • 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, 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 R1 762, while return flights cost around R3 644.

  • How much is a return flight to Abu Dhabi?

    A return flight to Abu Dhabi will typically cost around R388, however they can be found for as little as R196.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Abu Dhabi depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Abu Dhabi, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (19 hours 25 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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