R5 279+ Cheap flights to Middle East

— DXB
Dec 10 — Dec 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Middle East in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Middle East

Thu 19/1113:45 -
1 stop30h 05m
Thu 3/1210:45 -
1 stop22h 40m
Deal found 9/11R9 176
Mon 16/1122:15 -
Nonstop8h 00m
Mon 23/1110:10 -
Nonstop8h 30m
Deal found 9/11R9 340
Sat 7/1113:25 -
Nonstop8h 15m
Sat 14/1114:20 -
Nonstop8h 10m
Deal found 6/11R9 357
Sun 8/1113:50 -
1 stop33h 15m
Sat 14/117:50 -
1 stop30h 40m
Deal found 7/11R9 357
Sun 8/1110:10 -
Nonstop8h 00m
Mon 16/1110:10 -
Nonstop8h 30m
Deal found 6/11R9 373
Fri 6/1122:15 -
Nonstop8h 00m
Fri 13/1114:20 -
Nonstop8h 10m
Deal found 5/11R9 390
Thu 3/1212:05 -
1 stop15h 40m
Tue 8/126:55 -
1 stop19h 30m
Deal found 6/11R9 472
Thu 12/1110:10 -
Nonstop8h 00m
Wed 18/1123:25 -
Nonstop8h 10m
Deal found 9/11R9 554
Mon 9/1110:10 -
Nonstop8h 00m
Sun 15/1123:25 -
Nonstop8h 10m
Deal found 8/11R9 571
Fri 6/1113:50 -
1 stop33h 15m
Wed 11/114:25 -
1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 5/11R9 620
Sat 7/1113:25 -
Nonstop8h 15m
Fri 13/1110:10 -
Nonstop8h 30m
Deal found 5/11R9 636
Fri 6/1122:15 -
Nonstop8h 00m
Tue 10/1110:10 -
Nonstop8h 30m
Deal found 6/11R9 653

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R9 340

One-way from

R5 279

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 097
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 16/11-23/11
  • Nonstop
  • 16h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Dubai
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Middle East
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R471 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R181 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in November 2026

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JohannesburgDubai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DXB Dubai Intl

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/11

13:45-10:25

1 stop18h 40m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 295

JohannesburgDubai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DXB Dubai Intl

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/2

20:20-11:40

1 stop13h 20m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 311

JohannesburgDubai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DXB Dubai Intl

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/1

13:45-10:25

1 stop18h 40m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 344

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

13:50-0:35

1 stop32h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 394

JohannesburgDoha

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DOH Doha Hamad Intl

JNBDOH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/1

20:20-5:35

Nonstop8h 15m

Doha Hamad Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 525

JohannesburgManama

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BAH Manama Bahrain Intl

JNBBAH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/11

13:45-3:05

1 stop12h 20m

Manama Bahrain Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 542

JohannesburgDubai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DXB Dubai Intl

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/11

22:15-8:15

Nonstop8h 00m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 920

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

18:50-16:00

1 stop20h 10m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 117

JohannesburgRiyadh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

JNBRUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

21:45-21:30

1 stop22h 45m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 298

JohannesburgDubai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DXB Dubai Intl

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/11

14:15-2:30

1 stop10h 15m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 315

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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 10 hours 53 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 Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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 RwandAir.

Rainfall in Middle East 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

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 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?

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 afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

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

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

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.

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

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.

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

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.

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

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.

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

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.

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

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.

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

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, Emirates 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 R652, while return flights cost around R1 540.

  • How much is a return flight to Middle East?

    A return flight to Middle East will typically cost around R34 074, however they can be found for as little as R7 658.

  • 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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