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R4 279+ Cheap flights to Middle East

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— DXB
Jun 21 — Jun 281
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Middle East in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Middle East
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Middle East. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 22 May 2026.

Mon 15/69:50
JNB
-
AUH
Nonstop7h 55m
Etihad Airways
Sun 21/62:10
AUH
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/5R8 196
Sat 31/109:50
JNB
-
AUH
Nonstop7h 55m
Etihad Airways
Sat 14/112:50
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop30h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/5R8 245
Thu 8/109:50
JNB
-
DOH
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sun 11/1022:55
DOH
-
JNB
1 stop10h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/5R8 574
Tue 1/912:40
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop20h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 30/95:45
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop11h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/5R8 574
Mon 15/612:40
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop20h 15m
Qatar Airways
Mon 22/622:45
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop31h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/5R8 607
Wed 2/99:50
JNB
-
DOH
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Tue 8/922:55
DOH
-
JNB
1 stop10h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/5R8 706
Mon 8/612:40
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop13h 00m
Qatar Airways
Wed 10/623:50
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop12h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/5R8 706
Tue 16/612:40
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop13h 45m
Qatar Airways
Tue 23/617:40
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop12h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/5R8 723
Fri 31/712:40
JNB
-
DOH
Nonstop8h 15m
Qatar Airways
Fri 7/820:30
DOH
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/5R8 854
Sun 24/519:50
JNB
-
DOH
Nonstop8h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sat 6/63:05
DOH
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/5R8 953
Tue 2/619:50
JNB
-
DOH
Nonstop8h 20m
Qatar Airways
Tue 9/620:35
DOH
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/5R8 986
Mon 1/612:40
JNB
-
DOH
Nonstop8h 20m
Qatar Airways
Sun 7/63:05
DOH
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/5R9 019

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Find the latest flights to Middle East in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 22 May 2026.

Return from

R9 364

One-way from

R4 279

Popular in

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Average price

R10 237
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 10/6-17/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Dubai
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 15/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Middle East
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R500 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R178 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/6

12:40-4:25

1 stop13h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 23/6

17:40-4:00

1 stop12h 20m

R8 723
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDoha

JNB - DOH

JNBDOH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

12:40-22:00

Nonstop8h 20m

Doha Hamad Intl

Sun 7/6

3:05-10:30

Nonstop8h 25m

R9 019

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

12:45-3:50

1 stop13h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 15/11

18:40-3:55

1 stop11h 15m

R10 039

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/10

12:45-3:50

1 stop13h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 15/11

23:40-8:40

1 stop11h 00m

R10 286

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/10

9:50-23:25

1 stop12h 35m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sun 18/10

5:40-8:20

1 stop27h 40m

R10 303

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/6

9:50-23:25

1 stop12h 35m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Wed 8/7

19:00-8:20

1 stop14h 20m

R10 533

JohannesburgDoha

JNB - DOH

JNBDOH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

12:40-21:55

Nonstop8h 15m

Doha Hamad Intl

Tue 8/9

20:30-4:00

Nonstop8h 30m

R10 747

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

19:05-1:20

1 stop28h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 15/11

2:20-9:40

2 stops33h 20m

R10 796

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

12:40-21:15

1 stop30h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 21/6

2:10-8:20

Nonstop8h 10m

R10 813

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/6

20:55-10:55

1 stop12h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 25/6

17:40-4:00

1 stop12h 20m

R10 813

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Middle East

How long is the flight to Middle East?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Middle East takes 12 hours 7 minutes. Flights to Middle East from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Middle East

The most flights from Johannesburg to Middle East are scheduled on a Wednesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Middle East?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Middle East are Emirates, Ethiopian Air and Etihad Airways.

Emirates
Emirates
From R6 753
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R5 625
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R7 002
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R5 950

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Middle East?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Middle East are Ethiopian Air, Egyptair and Etihad Airways.

Rainfall in Middle East by month

Plan your trip to Middle East by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Middle East 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 Middle East when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Middle East by month

Plan your trip to Middle East by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Middle East, 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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Middle East?

The best time to book flights to Middle East is 82 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Middle East?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Middle East. Price data was last updated on 16 May 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Middle East should consider flying on Monday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular places to fly to in Middle East?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Middle East in the last few years. This data was updated on 22 May 2026.
The most popular places in Middle East to fly to are United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Israel and Jordan.

Reviews of airlines servicing Middle East

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Middle East. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Middle East. Reviews last updated 22 May 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Middle East, such as Emirates,South African, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 575 reviews
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Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 575 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 575 reviews
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Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.
South African
7,6
Good
62 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 575 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 575 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 442 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 575 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 002 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 575 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.

FAQs about flying to Middle East

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Middle East if I am willing to have stopovers?

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

  • What is the best airline to fly to Middle East?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Middle East.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Middle East?

    Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Middle East. One-way flights to Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl typically cost R653, while return flights cost around R847.

  • How much is a return flight to Middle East?

    A return flight to Middle East will typically cost around R16 613, however they can be found for as little as R5 363.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Middle East depart from?

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

  • Does Dubai Intl have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Dubai Intl?

    Yes. Dubai Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sleep 'n Fly Sleep Lounge, B-Gates Termi is the closest property to Dubai Intl (0,0 km away from Dubai Intl).

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