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 7 457 451 searches and data was last updated on 22 September 2026.
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R10 053
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R441 potential increase over avg. return price).
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When is the best time to book a flight to Middle East?
The best time to book flights to Middle East is 59 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 19 September 2026.
Users looking for the lowest fares to Middle East should consider flying on Wednesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.
What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Middle East?
The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Middle East are Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways.
Weekly flight availability to Middle East
The most flights from Johannesburg to Middle East are scheduled on a Friday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).
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).
How long is the flight to Middle East?
On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Middle East takes 12 hours 49 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.
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 September 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 September 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.
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.
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 R644, while return flights cost around R1 521.
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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