Question 1

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

Question 2

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi flights?

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Over the past year, Etihad Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 21% of flights being delayed.

Question 3

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 4

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi delayed?

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About 21% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 92 minutes.

Question 5

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

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There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi in 7h 55m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways, or Etihad Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 6294 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

Question 6

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

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Currently priced at R6 186, Ethiopian Air will fly you from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi and back. In addition to Ethiopian Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R6 513 and R7 173, respectively. These flights start at 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 7

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi one-way?

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One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R4 163 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Seychelles from R5 081 and Egyptair from R5 264 one-way.

Question 8

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

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The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 58 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 9

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi (average of R5 017). Flying from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of R8 608). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 10

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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.

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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).

Question 12

What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

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Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R5 126. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl) can be booked for R7 936 on average, our data indicates R19 465 when flying from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi.

Question 13

What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

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Consider Etihad Airways (82%), Scandinavian Airlines (65%) or China Eastern (65%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi.

Question 14

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

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When booking a flight from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi, you may want to consider flying on Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways or Ethiopian Air as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

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

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Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Addis Ababa.

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

What airport do you fly into for flights to Abu Dhabi from Johannesburg?

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Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH), located 28,0 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi. 6 airlines have flights to Zayed Intl from Johannesburg on a regular basis. Booking flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 2 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day.

Question 19

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

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Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 20

How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi.

Question 21

Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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.

Question 22

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Abu Dhabi from Johannesburg today with Cheapflights!

Question 23

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 24

Can Cheapflights find flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi with no change fees?

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Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi with no change fees.

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Round-trip from	R9 002
One-way from	R4 689
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R10 904

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR6 182	AverageR8 809	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR6 513	AverageR10 069	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR7 198	AverageR9 748	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Egyptair	CheapestR8 243	AverageR9 042	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
Air Seychelles	CheapestR9 261	AverageR10 024	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air Seychelles flights
Emirates	CheapestR11 327	AverageR11 998	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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