How long is the flight from Durban to Abu Dhabi?

Airlines like Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air fly from Durban to Abu Dhabi in about 10h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 25h 20m. Durban and Abu Dhabi are separated by a distance of 6508 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Durban to Abu Dhabi round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Durban to Abu Dhabi round-trip from R8 905. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Emirates. These flights start at 26% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Abu Dhabi ranges from 10.0 - 20.0 inches 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.

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).

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Durban to Abu Dhabi?

Flights departing from Durban and landing in Abu Dhabi stopover in Doha most frequently.

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Durban to Abu Dhabi flights?

Durban to Abu Dhabi flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Maputo.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DUR to AUH?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Durban to Abu Dhabi as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from Durban to Abu Dhabi that include hotel bookings?

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Round-trip from	R10 500
One-way from	R6 347
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4 total stops
34h 15m total
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20h 25m total
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DurbanAbu Dhabi

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

DURAUH

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 15/11

12:25-10:50

2 stops20h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

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DurbanAbu Dhabi

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

DURAUH

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 15/11

6:00-19:45

1 stop11h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 484

DurbanAbu Dhabi

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

DURAUH

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 17/10

17:00-22:15

2 stops27h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 24/10

4:25-18:05

2 stops15h 40m

R12 959

DurbanAbu Dhabi

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

DURAUH

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 16/12

11:15-1:30

2 stops36h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 5/1

2:35-19:50

2 stops43h 15m

R15 335

DurbanAbu Dhabi

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

DURAUH

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 24/12

14:15-3:10

1 stop10h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 12/1

4:25-13:25

1 stop11h 00m

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DurbanAbu Dhabi

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

DURAUH

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 15/11

11:00-12:50

2 stops23h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 21/11

2:05-12:15

1 stop12h 10m

R17 827

DurbanAbu Dhabi

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

DURAUH

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 20/12

11:00-3:10

2 stops14h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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4:25-13:25

1 stop11h 00m

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DurbanAbu Dhabi

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

DURAUH

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 20/12

11:00-3:10

2 stops14h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 7/1

4:25-13:25

1 stop11h 00m

R18 907

DurbanAbu Dhabi

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

DURAUH

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 18/12

14:15-3:10

1 stop10h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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4:25-18:05

2 stops15h 40m

R18 907

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What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Durban to Abu Dhabi?

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 90% of one-stop itineraries from Durban to Abu Dhabi on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Durban to Abu Dhabi?

Dubai (DXB) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R13 888.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Durban to Abu Dhabi?

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 55m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Durban to Abu Dhabi?

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 50m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Abu Dhabi

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates and Qatar Airways from Durban to Abu Dhabi. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

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3 667 reviews

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6,0

Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Emirates

8,1

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Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Qatar Airways

7,3

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3 728 reviews

Emirates

8,1

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3 667 reviews

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Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

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How long is the flight from Durban to Abu Dhabi?
Airlines like Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air fly from Durban to Abu Dhabi in about 10h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 25h 20m. Durban and Abu Dhabi are separated by a distance of 6508 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Durban to Abu Dhabi round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Durban to Abu Dhabi round-trip from R8 905. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Emirates. These flights start at 26% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Durban to Abu Dhabi?
Flights departing from Durban and landing in Abu Dhabi stopover in Doha most frequently.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Durban to Abu Dhabi flights?
Durban to Abu Dhabi flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Maputo.
Can I find deals for flights from Durban to Abu Dhabi that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Durban to Abu Dhabi flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Durban to Abu Dhabi?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Durban to Abu Dhabi.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Durban to Abu Dhabi?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durban to Abu Dhabi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 55m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Durban to Abu Dhabi?

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 50m.

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