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— DXB
Nov 17 — Nov 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 18 October 2025.

Return from

R7 992

One-way from

R4 917

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R10 529
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 20/11-27/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Dubai
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Middle East
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R629 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R195 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Tue 21/1014:30JNB - AUH
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Mon 27/104:25AUH - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/10R6 724
Sun 19/1014:30JNB - AUH
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 23/104:25AUH - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/10R6 793
Thu 23/108:20JNB - AUH
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 27/104:25AUH - JNB
1 stop17h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/10R6 811
Sun 9/118:20JNB - AUH
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Fri 14/114:25AUH - JNB
1 stop17h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/10R6 967
Sun 19/1014:30JNB - AUH
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Fri 24/104:25AUH - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/10R7 019
Wed 22/1014:30JNB - AUH
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Sun 26/104:25AUH - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/10R7 124
Sat 18/108:20JNB - AUH
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Fri 24/104:25AUH - JNB
1 stop17h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/10R7 158
Sat 18/1014:30JNB - AUH
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Mon 27/104:25AUH - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/10R7 210
Sun 19/1014:30JNB - AUH
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Sun 26/104:25AUH - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/10R7 280
Wed 22/1014:30JNB - AUH
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Wed 29/108:55AUH - JNB
1 stop13h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/10R7 349
Sat 18/1014:30JNB - AUH
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Sat 25/104:25AUH - JNB
1 stop17h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/10R7 454
Thu 23/1014:15JNB - DXB
2 stops34h 15mAir Tanzania
Thu 30/104:00DXB - JNB
1 stop11h 15mAir Tanzania
Deal found 16/10R7 958

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Johannesburg

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

8:20-2:55

1 stop16h 35m

Dubai Intl

Thu 4/12

17:10-3:55

1 stop12h 45m

R8 236

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/11

14:30-4:10

1 stop11h 40m

Dubai Intl

Thu 4/12

5:40-20:10

1 stop16h 30m

R8 236

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

14:30-2:55

1 stop10h 25m

Dubai Intl

Wed 19/11

4:25-20:10

1 stop17h 45m

R8 236

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/11

8:20-3:10

1 stop16h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 26/11

8:55-20:10

1 stop13h 15m

R8 236

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

14:30-2:55

1 stop10h 25m

Dubai Intl

Mon 24/11

17:10-3:55

1 stop12h 45m

R8 722

JohannesburgSharjah

JNB - SHJ

JNBSHJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

14:30-3:25

1 stop10h 55m

Sharjah

Mon 17/11

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

R8 774

JohannesburgSharjah

JNB - SHJ

JNBSHJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

14:30-3:25

1 stop10h 55m

Sharjah

Tue 10/2

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

R8 792

JohannesburgSharjah

JNB - SHJ

JNBSHJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/11

8:20-3:25

1 stop17h 05m

Sharjah

Wed 19/11

4:25-20:10

1 stop17h 45m

R8 878

JohannesburgSharjah

JNB - SHJ

JNBSHJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

21:45-1:50

1 stop26h 05m

Sharjah

Sat 22/11

2:50-7:10

1 stop30h 20m

R8 931

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

9:50-23:35

1 stop12h 45m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Tue 17/2

15:25-8:20

1 stop17h 55m

R9 382

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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 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.

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 Thursday (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 Ethiopian Air, Emirates and Qatar Airways.

Emirates
Emirates
From R6 446
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R5 682
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R7 492
South African
South African
From R12 157

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 18 October 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 18 October 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
3 375 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
3 375 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 375 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
7,7
Good
37 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 375 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
3 650 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 375 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
1 281 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 375 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
875 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 375 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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, 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?

    Jouf is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Middle East. One-way flights to Jouf typically cost R377, while return flights cost around R2 021.

  • How much is a return flight to Middle East?

    A return flight to Middle East will typically cost around R161, however they can be found for as little as R155.

  • 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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