Question 1

When is the best time to book a flight to Dubai?

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The price you pay for your flight to Dubai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 86 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 2

What airport do you fly into for flights to Dubai?

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Most people fly into Dubai Intl (DXB) if they book a flight to Dubai. Dubai Intl is conveniently located just 10,9 km from Dubai’s city centre. There are 8 flights from Johannesburg to Dubai Intl per day from 10 different airlines.

Question 3

Can I find cheaper flights to Dubai if I am willing to have stopovers?

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Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Dubai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Question 4

What is the best airline to fly to Dubai?

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Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Etihad Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Dubai.

Question 5

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Dubai?

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Dubai Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Dubai. One-way flights to Dubai Intl typically cost R1 946, while return flights cost around R2 158.

Question 6

How much is a return flight to Dubai?

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A return flight to Dubai will typically cost around R16 075, however they can be found for as little as R2 158.

Question 7

Where does the fastest flight to Dubai depart from?

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For those looking to save time traveling to Dubai, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 0 minutes).

Question 8

Does Dubai Intl have car hire?

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Yes. Those touching down at Dubai Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Question 9

Are there hotels close to Dubai Intl?

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Yes. Dubai Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Homestay - Villa room in Dubai-private is the closest property to Dubai Intl (0,0 km away from Dubai Intl).

Question 10

When is the cheapest time to fly to Dubai?

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Users looking for the lowest fares to Dubai should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Question 11

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Dubai?

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The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Dubai are Emirates, Ethiopian Air and South African.

Question 12

How long is the flight to Dubai?

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On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Dubai takes 14 hours 15 minutes. Flights to Dubai from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Question 13

Weekly flight availability to Dubai

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The most flights from Johannesburg to Dubai are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

Question 14

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Dubai?

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The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Dubai are Etihad Airways, RwandAir and Ethiopian Air.

Question 15

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dubai ranges from 10.0 - 40.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 40.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Dubai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dubai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August 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).

Return from	R8 420
One-way from	R4 710
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	R10 606

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