Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R11 231.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 58m.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 02m.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 66% of one-stop itineraries from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

Question 5

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

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town round-trip from R9 867. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from R11 207, and Emirates, from R15 657. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 34% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town is 41 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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 8

What is the cheapest day to fly from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Abu Dhabi to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 9

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Question 11

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

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Before booking your flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Emirates, Ethiopian Air or Qatar Airways.

Question 12

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?

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Travellers have found that booking a Monday departure is the best way to save up to 51% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

Question 13

How far in advance should I book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?

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To save on the cost of your flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town, book at least 42 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 22% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from R11 566 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as R13 394.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

January is one of the best times of the year to fly to Cape Town from Abu Dhabi. Prices for January average R15 048 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R9 421. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a January flight can save you 64% on your journey compared to booking in December

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

It’s optimal to fly from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

How can I find direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?

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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 Abu Dhabi to Cape Town.

Question 18

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town 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 19

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

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 20

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

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Cape Town from Abu Dhabi.

Question 21

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

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Cape Town from Abu Dhabi shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town become cheaper?

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Yes! Start tracking prices for Abu Dhabi to Cape Town flights today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive your alerts.

Round-trip from	R9 773
One-way from	R6 855
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R12 251

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR9 867	AverageR10 104	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR11 207	AverageR15 002	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR15 657	AverageR32 575	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in January or May, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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