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

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 53% of one-stop itineraries from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

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

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 18m.

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

Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R11 252.

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

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 59m.

How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?

There are many flights that can get you from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town in 12h 10m. Fly via Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. The distance from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town is about 7524 km.

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

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town round-trip from R8 990. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Qatar Airways. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 28% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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.

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).

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

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

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

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Round-trip from	R8 927
One-way from	R5 718
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R11 786

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

The best time to book flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town is 74 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.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town (average of R8 006). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town in March is currently the most expensive (average of R9 403). 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.

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fa,May 2025

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The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American airlines

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How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?
There are many flights that can get you from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town in 12h 10m. Fly via Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. The distance from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town is about 7524 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town round-trip from R8 990. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Qatar Airways. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 28% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Abu Dhabi to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?
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.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?
Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town (average of R8 006). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town in March is currently the most expensive (average of R9 403). 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.

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