R4 812+ Cheap flights to Middle East

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— DXB
May 24 — May 311
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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 24 April 2026.

Thu 2/79:50
JNB
-
DOH
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Thu 9/74:30
DOH
-
JNB
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/4R7 888
Wed 2/99:50
JNB
-
DOH
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Tue 8/910:45
DOH
-
JNB
1 stop22h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/4R8 037
Mon 13/79:50
JNB
-
DOH
1 stop22h 40m
Etihad Airways
Thu 16/710:45
DOH
-
JNB
1 stop22h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/4R8 054
Fri 26/69:50
JNB
-
DOH
1 stop15h 15m
Etihad Airways
Tue 30/64:30
DOH
-
JNB
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/4R8 103
Sun 13/129:50
JNB
-
DOH
1 stop15h 35m
Etihad Airways
Sun 20/1210:50
DOH
-
JNB
1 stop22h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/4R8 186
Mon 22/69:50
JNB
-
DOH
1 stop10h 00m
Etihad Airways
Fri 26/617:35
DOH
-
JNB
1 stop15h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/4R8 401
Thu 13/89:50
JNB
-
TLV
1 stop30h 00m
Etihad Airways
Wed 19/81:20
TLV
-
JNB
1 stop32h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/4R8 401
Sun 26/720:55
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop17h 25m
Qatar Airways
Thu 27/817:40
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop12h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/4R8 682
Fri 18/99:50
JNB
-
DOH
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Tue 22/910:45
DOH
-
JNB
1 stop22h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/4R8 715
Sat 5/99:50
JNB
-
DOH
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sun 13/917:35
DOH
-
JNB
1 stop15h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/4R8 732
Tue 7/712:40
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop20h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 29/723:45
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop17h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/4R8 732
Wed 1/79:50
JNB
-
TLV
1 stop13h 25m
Etihad Airways
Thu 16/715:05
TLV
-
JNB
1 stop18h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/4R8 732

Find flights to Middle East

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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 24 April 2026.

Return from

R8 980

One-way from

R4 812

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R10 336
RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 26/5-2/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Dubai
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 23/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Middle East
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R481 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R175 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in April 2026

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/6

20:55-10:55

1 stop12h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 12/7

12:25-4:00

1 stop17h 35m

R8 897

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/7

12:40-4:25

1 stop13h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 21/7

17:40-9:00

1 stop17h 20m

R9 195

JohannesburgTel Aviv

JNB - TLV

JNBTLV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/7

9:50-11:20

1 stop24h 30m

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

Wed 22/7

7:05-8:20

1 stop26h 15m

R9 261

JohannesburgKuwait City

JNB - KWI

JNBKWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

9:50-21:25

1 stop10h 35m

Kuwait City

Sun 28/6

22:25-8:20

1 stop10h 55m

R9 294

JohannesburgDoha

JNB - DOH

JNBDOH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

19:50-5:15

Nonstop8h 25m

Doha Hamad Intl

Wed 10/6

20:35-4:00

Nonstop8h 25m

R9 344

JohannesburgDoha

JNB - DOH

JNBDOH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/6

9:50-2:05

1 stop15h 15m

Doha Hamad Intl

Wed 1/7

4:30-8:20

1 stop28h 50m

R9 360

JohannesburgKuwait City

JNB - KWI

JNBKWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

9:50-14:45

1 stop27h 55m

Kuwait City

Tue 23/6

22:25-8:20

1 stop10h 55m

R9 360

JohannesburgDoha

JNB - DOH

JNBDOH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

3:10-6:10

1 stop26h 00m

Doha Hamad Intl

Tue 9/6

1:45-2:20

1 stop25h 35m

R9 393

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/6

12:40-10:55

1 stop20h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 7/8

17:40-4:00

1 stop12h 20m

R10 005

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

16:50-8:30

1 stop13h 40m

Dubai Intl

Thu 11/6

1:50-2:20

1 stop26h 30m

R10 038

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Best time to book a flight to Middle East

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Middle East with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight to Middle East

When is the best time to book a flight to Middle East?

The best time to book flights to Middle East is 75 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.

How long is the flight to Middle East?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Middle East takes 11 hours 20 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 18 April 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 (8 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 cheapest airlines that fly to Middle East?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Middle East are Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways 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 24 April 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 24 April 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.

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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 R535, while return flights cost around R851.

  • How much is a return flight to Middle East?

    A return flight to Middle East will typically cost around R4 170, however they can be found for as little as R3 805.

  • 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 (8 hours 0 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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