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Oct 15 — Oct 221
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Flights to Middle East in 2025

Find the latest flights to Middle East in 2025, 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 15 September 2025.

Return from

R8 160

One-way from

R5 052

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R10 365
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 19/11-23/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Dubai
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Middle East
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R10 964 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 464 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Wed 29/109:50JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways
Tue 4/112:05AUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/9R6 841
Thu 2/108:20JNB - AUH
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Wed 8/104:25AUH - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/9R6 858
Mon 13/1014:30JNB - AUH
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Wed 22/104:25AUH - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/9R6 893
Fri 17/108:20JNB - AUH
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Thu 23/104:25AUH - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/9R6 927
Mon 13/1014:30JNB - AUH
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Fri 24/104:25AUH - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/9R6 945
Sun 12/108:20JNB - AUH
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Thu 23/104:25AUH - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/9R6 997
Mon 15/99:50JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways
Thu 18/92:10AUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/9R7 014
Tue 14/1014:30JNB - AUH
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Sat 18/104:25AUH - JNB
1 stop17h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/9R7 049
Sun 12/1014:30JNB - AUH
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Tue 21/104:25AUH - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/9R7 066
Tue 14/108:20JNB - AUH
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Fri 24/104:25AUH - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/9R7 136
Sat 11/108:20JNB - AUH
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 20/104:25AUH - JNB
1 stop17h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/9R7 188
Sun 12/1014:30JNB - AUH
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Sun 19/104:25AUH - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/9R7 257

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/10

14:30-3:10

1 stop10h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 25/10

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

R7 136

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/10

8:20-3:10

1 stop16h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 20/10

4:25-20:10

1 stop17h 45m

R7 188

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/10

14:30-3:10

1 stop10h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 24/10

4:25-20:10

1 stop17h 45m

R7 431

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

14:30-3:10

1 stop10h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 5/11

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

R7 535

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/10

9:50-19:45

Nonstop7h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 17/10

2:10-8:20

Nonstop8h 10m

R7 622

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/10

14:30-3:10

1 stop10h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 25/10

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

R8 247

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

23:00-13:30

1 stop13h 30m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Tue 6/1

15:20-3:55

1 stop13h 35m

R8 351

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

23:00-15:45

1 stop14h 45m

Dubai Intl

Mon 26/1

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

R8 507

JohannesburgDoha

JNB - DOH

JNBDOH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

9:50-9:35

1 stop22h 45m

Doha Hamad Intl

Thu 6/11

10:50-8:20

1 stop22h 30m

R8 542

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/10

1:25-23:25

1 stop20h 00m

Dubai Intl

Wed 22/10

6:55-10:55

1 stop30h 00m

R8 837

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Best time to book a flight to Middle East

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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 11 hours 36 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 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Middle East should consider flying on Sunday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday mornings, 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 Friday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, 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 Ethiopian Air, Emirates and Qatar Airways.

Emirates
Emirates
From R371
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R327
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R434
South African
South African
From R701

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Middle East?

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

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 15 September 2025.
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 15 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Middle East, such as Emirates, RwandAir, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 624 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 250 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
861 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

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, Etihad Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Middle East.

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

    Jouf is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Middle East. One-way flights to Jouf typically cost R181, while return flights cost around R1 216.

  • How much is a return flight to Middle East?

    A return flight to Middle East will typically cost around R1 032, however they can be found for as little as R169.

  • 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. 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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