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R4 695+ Cheap flights to Middle East

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— DXB
May 15 — May 221
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 15 April 2026.

Fri 26/69:50
JNB
-
DOH
1 stop22h 40m
Etihad Airways
Tue 30/64:30
DOH
-
JNB
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/4R7 869
Wed 24/69:50
JNB
-
DOH
1 stop15h 15m
Etihad Airways
Wed 1/74:30
DOH
-
JNB
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/4R7 967
Thu 3/99:50
JNB
-
DOH
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sat 12/910:45
DOH
-
JNB
1 stop22h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/4R8 164
Wed 2/1221:45
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop19h 40m
Etihad Airways
Sun 6/122:00
AUH
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/4R8 425
Wed 16/99:50
JNB
-
AUH
Nonstop7h 55m
Etihad Airways
Tue 29/910:25
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop22h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/4R8 442
Sat 27/69:50
JNB
-
DOH
1 stop10h 00m
Etihad Airways
Wed 1/74:30
DOH
-
JNB
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/4R8 458
Wed 16/920:55
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop12h 00m
Qatar Airways
Wed 30/923:45
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop17h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/4R8 524
Fri 13/1120:10
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop12h 40m
Qatar Airways
Wed 18/1116:35
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop18h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/4R8 704
Wed 1/720:55
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop17h 25m
Qatar Airways
Fri 31/75:45
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop11h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/4R8 736
Sun 7/63:10
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop27h 20m
RwandAir
Sun 14/61:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop14h 30m
RwandAir
Deal found 12/4R8 818
Wed 13/516:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop13h 40m
RwandAir
Tue 19/51:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop26h 30m
RwandAir
Deal found 12/4R8 834
Wed 1/79:50
JNB
-
TLV
1 stop13h 25m
Etihad Airways
Tue 14/71:20
TLV
-
JNB
1 stop32h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/4R8 900

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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 15 April 2026.

Return from

R8 785

One-way from

R4 695

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Average price

R10 241
RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 25/5-31/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Dubai
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  • 22/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Middle East
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R172 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgDoha

JNB - DOH

JNBDOH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/6

9:50-9:30

1 stop22h 40m

Doha Hamad Intl

Tue 30/6

10:45-8:20

1 stop22h 35m

R8 164

JohannesburgDoha

JNB - DOH

JNBDOH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/6

9:50-20:50

1 stop10h 00m

Doha Hamad Intl

Wed 1/7

4:30-8:20

1 stop28h 50m

R8 458

JohannesburgDoha

JNB - DOH

JNBDOH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

14:45-23:55

Nonstop8h 10m

Doha Hamad Intl

Mon 7/9

1:30-9:00

Nonstop8h 30m

R10 356

JohannesburgDoha

JNB - DOH

JNBDOH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

19:50-5:15

Nonstop8h 25m

Doha Hamad Intl

Mon 1/6

3:05-10:30

Nonstop8h 25m

R10 389

JohannesburgDoha

JNB - DOH

JNBDOH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

16:50-6:10

1 stop12h 20m

Doha Hamad Intl

Tue 2/6

8:45-14:20

1 stop30h 35m

R10 454

JohannesburgAmman

JNB - AMM

JNBAMM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

9:50-11:00

1 stop24h 10m

Amman Queen Alia Intl

Thu 18/6

2:35-8:20

1 stop30h 45m

R10 765

JohannesburgAmman

JNB - AMM

JNBAMM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

9:50-23:35

1 stop12h 45m

Amman Queen Alia Intl

Sun 4/10

15:00-8:20

1 stop18h 20m

R10 765

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/7

19:10-17:45

1 stop21h 35m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Tue 21/7

10:45-5:30

1 stop19h 45m

R11 174

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/7

19:10-17:45

1 stop21h 35m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sun 26/7

10:45-20:35

1 stop34h 50m

R11 174

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

15:05-16:20

2 stops23h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 31/7

5:45-15:20

1 stop11h 35m

R11 714

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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 39 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 11 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 Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Middle East?

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

Emirates
Emirates
From R7 700
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R5 592
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R8 292
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R5 915

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 15 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 15 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
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Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
South African
7,6
Good
60 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 728 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 430 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
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Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 002 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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 R505, while return flights cost around R842.

  • How much is a return flight to Middle East?

    A return flight to Middle East will typically cost around R10 837, however they can be found for as little as R5 813.

  • 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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