Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Dubai

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From Johannesburg to Dubai

What days are direct flights available from Johannesburg to Dubai?

Direct flights can be found on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How popular is this flight route?

Within the past month, 24 174 users have taken a look at flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Dubai Intl.

How long does the flight from Johannesburg to Dubai take?

Your journey will take you approximately 8 hours. Your flight will cover a distance of about 4 006 kilometres.

How many flights depart from Johannesburg to Dubai on average per day?

Per day, 10 flights depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Dubai Intl on average.
Morning (6am - Midday) - 20% of flight departures
Afternoon (Midday - 6pm) - 40% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 40% of flight departures

Does it rain more in Johannesburg or Dubai?

The rainfall in Johannesburg is generally less than the rainfall in Dubai. This will continue over the next 19 days.

Is Johannesburg weather warmer or cooler than Dubai?

Expect the weather to be around 41 °C on average in July. As the temperature peaks, try to get your plans done early, as flight price and availability will have an impact on your travels. The climate in Dubai is generally hotter than in Johannesburg.

What airports serve Johannesburg to Dubai flights?

Travellers interested in going to Dubai from Johannesburg may choose between leaving through Lanseria International Airport or O.R. Tambo International Airport. The latter is the busier airport with more flights, while the former is quieter and may have fewer flights. Once reaching Dubai, passengers will have two potential airports to disembark at. Dubai International Airport is the most commonly used and is the fifth busiest in the world when it comes to passenger traffic. It is a hub for FlyDubai and Emirates and is located less than five kilometres from the city centre of Dubai.

Which airlines fly directly from Johannesburg to Dubai?

There are two airlines that offer direct, nonstop flights into Dubai from Johannesburg. Passengers can take a flight from Emirates or South African Airways. Direct flights are typically more expensive than stopover flights but also reach the destination more quickly. Reaching Dubai will take around 8h 00m when choosing one of these flights. Other airlines offer stopover flights including Ethiopian Airlines, EgyptAir, and Kenya Airways. Stopover flights take longer to reach the destination with the quickest flights reaching Dubai in 10h 35m and the less expensive flights touching down after 15h 15m.

What are the stopover options between Johannesburg to Dubai?

When taking a flight from Johannesburg to Dubai with only one stop, there are dozens of options for travellers. The flights may stop down in locations like Cairo Airport, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, or Abu Dhabi International Airport. There are also flights with more than one stop that will typically take the longest to reach Dubai. Some flights stop down three times in Libreville, Lagos, and Addis Ababa while others stop twice in places like Lusaka and Kigali. Keep in mind that in many cases, one-stop flights are shorter and less expensive than flights with additional stops along the way.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Johannesburg to Dubai?

When leaving Johannesburg to reach Dubai, travellers will need both a passport and a visa. This can be done online or in person.