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R4 657+ Cheap flights to Middle East

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Apr 21 — Apr 281
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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 March 2026.

Thu 23/416:50
JNB
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DXB
1 stop13h 40m
RwandAir
Sun 26/41:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop26h 30m
RwandAir
Deal found 20/3R8 243
Mon 6/416:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop13h 40m
RwandAir
Sun 12/41:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop14h 30m
RwandAir
Deal found 22/3R8 260
Fri 24/49:45
JNB
-
JED
1 stop17h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sat 2/519:00
JED
-
JNB
1 stop14h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/3R8 328
Fri 17/416:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop13h 40m
RwandAir
Thu 23/41:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop26h 30m
RwandAir
Deal found 18/3R8 345
Wed 29/416:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop13h 40m
RwandAir
Mon 4/51:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop26h 30m
RwandAir
Deal found 18/3R8 379
Wed 1/49:45
JNB
-
JED
1 stop12h 40m
Etihad Airways
Tue 7/419:20
JED
-
JNB
1 stop13h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/3R8 379
Sat 2/59:45
JNB
-
TLV
1 stop24h 25m
Etihad Airways
Fri 8/51:20
TLV
-
JNB
1 stop31h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/3R8 413
Wed 1/79:50
JNB
-
JED
1 stop12h 35m
Etihad Airways
Sat 4/75:40
JED
-
JNB
1 stop27h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/3R8 413
Fri 24/49:45
JNB
-
JED
1 stop17h 10m
Etihad Airways
Fri 1/519:00
JED
-
JNB
1 stop14h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/3R8 430
Sat 2/59:45
JNB
-
JED
1 stop17h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sat 9/515:20
JED
-
JNB
1 stop17h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/3R8 447
Fri 24/416:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop13h 40m
RwandAir
Sun 26/41:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop14h 30m
RwandAir
Deal found 20/3R8 464
Fri 1/59:45
JNB
-
TLV
1 stop19h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sat 30/515:05
TLV
-
JNB
1 stop18h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/3R8 464

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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 March 2026.

Return from

R8 243

One-way from

R4 657

Popular in

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Average price

R10 112
RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 23/4-26/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Dubai
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 1/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Middle East
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R495 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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Price

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JohannesburgDoha

JNB - DOH

JNBDOH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

9:45-20:50

1 stop10h 05m

Doha Hamad Intl

Thu 16/4

15:40-8:15

1 stop17h 35m

R8 515

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

16:50-8:30

1 stop13h 40m

Dubai Intl

Thu 7/5

1:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

R8 719

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

20:40-12:20

1 stop13h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 30/4

22:45-16:10

1 stop19h 25m

R8 821

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

9:45-11:35

1 stop24h 50m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Thu 16/4

3:10-8:15

1 stop30h 05m

R8 855

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/4

9:45-17:05

1 stop30h 20m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Fri 24/4

15:20-8:15

1 stop17h 55m

R8 872

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

16:50-8:30

1 stop13h 40m

Dubai Intl

Wed 8/4

1:50-2:20

1 stop26h 30m

R8 923

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

9:45-10:25

1 stop23h 40m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Wed 15/4

3:10-8:15

1 stop30h 05m

R8 957

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/4

9:45-10:25

1 stop23h 40m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sat 18/4

5:30-8:15

1 stop27h 45m

R8 991

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

9:45-23:25

1 stop12h 40m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Fri 17/4

15:20-8:15

1 stop17h 55m

R8 991

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

14:15-2:30

1 stop10h 15m

Dubai Intl

Tue 26/5

4:00-13:15

1 stop11h 15m

R9 008

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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 13 hours 52 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.

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 14 March 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.

Weekly flight availability to Middle East

The most flights from Johannesburg to Middle East are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, 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 Qatar Airways.

Emirates
Emirates
From R9 395
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R6 101
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R7 586
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R6 145

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Middle East?

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

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).

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 March 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 March 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
3 541 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 541 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 541 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
South African
7,5
Good
58 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 541 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 733 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 541 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 429 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 541 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
975 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 541 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

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?

    Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Middle East. One-way flights to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl typically cost R524, while return flights cost around R875.

  • How much is a return flight to Middle East?

    A return flight to Middle East will typically cost around R16 126, however they can be found for as little as R2 165.

  • 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 (7 hours 55 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. Homestay - Villa room in Dubai-private is the closest property to Dubai Intl (0,0 km away from Dubai Intl).

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