R5 003+ 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 16/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— DXB
Dec 7 — Dec 141
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 7 November 2025.

Return from

R8 460

One-way from

R5 003

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R10 527
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 28/11-4/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Dubai
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Middle East
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R627 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R195 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in November 2025

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Mon 17/1114:30JNB - AUH
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Sun 30/114:25AUH - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/11R8 078
Mon 10/118:20JNB - SHJ
1 stop17h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 16/114:25SHJ - JNB
1 stop17h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/11R8 390
Wed 12/1114:30JNB - SHJ
1 stop10h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 18/114:25SHJ - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/11R8 408
Mon 17/1114:30JNB - SHJ
1 stop10h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 23/114:25SHJ - JNB
1 stop17h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/11R8 425
Fri 28/1123:00JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 4/1217:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/11R8 460
Tue 11/1114:30JNB - DXB
1 stop11h 40mEthiopian Air
Sun 16/114:25DXB - JNB
1 stop17h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/11R8 495
Sun 9/1114:30JNB - AUH
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Sun 16/118:55AUH - JNB
1 stop13h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/11R8 512
Wed 26/118:20JNB - AUH
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Tue 2/124:25AUH - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/11R8 529
Wed 26/119:50JNB - JED
1 stop17h 25mEtihad Airways
Thu 4/1219:20JED - JNB
1 stop14h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/11R8 529
Fri 21/1114:30JNB - JED
1 stop11h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 27/114:40JED - JNB
1 stop9h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/11R8 547
Sun 9/113:10JNB - DOH
1 stop18h 35mRwandAir
Wed 19/118:20DOH - JNB
1 stop31h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 6/11R8 582
Wed 12/1121:45JNB - BEY
1 stop20h 35mEgyptair
Mon 1/124:00BEY - JNB
1 stop27h 10mEgyptair
Deal found 5/11R8 616

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgBeirut

JNB - BEY

JNBBEY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

21:45-18:20

1 stop20h 35m

Beirut

Mon 1/12

4:00-7:10

1 stop27h 10m

R8 616

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

14:30-3:10

1 stop10h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 20/4

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

R8 703

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/11

9:25-22:05

1 stop10h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 24/11

23:40-15:35

1 stop17h 55m

R8 842

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

14:30-3:10

1 stop10h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 27/2

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

R8 894

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

14:30-3:10

1 stop10h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 27/2

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

R8 894

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

8:20-3:10

1 stop16h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 17/2

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

R8 894

JohannesburgSharjah

JNB - SHJ

JNBSHJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/1

14:30-3:25

1 stop10h 55m

Sharjah

Sat 17/1

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

R8 946

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

8:20-2:55

1 stop16h 35m

Dubai Intl

Fri 13/3

17:10-3:55

1 stop12h 45m

R8 964

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

9:50-10:50

1 stop24h 00m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Tue 17/2

19:20-8:20

1 stop14h 00m

R9 398

JohannesburgDoha

JNB - DOH

JNBDOH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/11

3:10-23:20

1 stop19h 10m

Doha Hamad Intl

Thu 4/12

8:45-2:20

1 stop18h 35m

R9 485

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

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Middle East?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Middle East are Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Air 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 7 November 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 7 November 2025.
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.

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

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.

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

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.

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

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.

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

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.

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

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.

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

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?

    Manama Bahrain Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Middle East. One-way flights to Manama Bahrain Intl typically cost R424, while return flights cost around R1 270.

  • How much is a return flight to Middle East?

    A return flight to Middle East will typically cost around R15 799, however they can be found for as little as R1 828.

  • 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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