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 29m.

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 57m.

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 032.

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

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 60% of one-stop itineraries from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

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 R9 722. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from R11 042, and Emirates, from R15 426. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 31% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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R9 265+ Flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town

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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, 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.

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Muhammed,Jun 2025

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Muhammed,Jun 2025

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Muhammed,Jun 2025

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Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

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Muhammed,Jun 2025

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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 R9 722. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from R11 042, and Emirates, from R15 426. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 31% 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?
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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?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?
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.

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