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R5 716+ Cheap flights to Middle East

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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 30 June 2025.

Return from

R8 992

One-way from

R5 716

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R10 862
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 14/11-22/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Dubai
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 11/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Middle East
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R9 687 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 437 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in June 2025

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Fri 1/814:30JNB - SHJ
1 stop10h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 14/84:25SHJ - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/6R8 173
Wed 6/89:50JNB - JED
1 stop12h 25mEtihad Airways
Mon 11/85:30JED - JNB
1 stop27h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/6R8 619
Sun 5/109:50JNB - TLV
1 stop12h 15mEtihad Airways
Tue 21/101:20TLV - JNB
1 stop32h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/6R8 886
Fri 14/1122:50JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 23/1117:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/6R8 992
Tue 21/1020:25JNB - AUH
1 stop17h 55mQatar Airways
Tue 28/1022:30AUH - JNB
1 stop19h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/6R9 010
Sun 12/1010:45JNB - DXB
1 stop16h 40mKenya Airways
Mon 20/106:55DXB - JNB
1 stop19h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/6R9 028
Wed 5/1122:50JNB - JED
1 stop13h 40mEthiopian Air
Mon 10/1115:20JED - JNB
1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/6R9 028
Sun 21/99:50JNB - DOH
1 stop15h 10mEtihad Airways
Thu 16/1017:35DOH - JNB
1 stop15h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/6R9 188
Thu 17/714:30JNB - AUH
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Fri 25/74:25AUH - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/6R9 188
Tue 12/814:15JNB - DXB
2 stops34h 15mAir Tanzania
Mon 18/84:00DXB - JNB
1 stop11h 15mAir Tanzania
Deal found 28/6R9 366
Sun 20/79:50JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways
Sun 27/72:10AUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/6R9 740
Mon 20/1020:25JNB - DOH
Nonstop8h 20mQatar Airways
Sun 26/102:25DOH - JNB
Nonstop8h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/6R9 776

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSharjah

JNB - SHJ

JNBSHJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/8

14:30-3:25

1 stop10h 55m

Sharjah

Thu 14/8

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

R8 173

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/8

9:50-23:15

1 stop12h 25m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sun 10/8

2:50-8:20

1 stop30h 30m

R8 619

JohannesburgTel Aviv

JNB - TLV

JNBTLV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/10

9:50-23:05

1 stop12h 15m

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

Tue 21/10

1:20-8:20

1 stop32h 00m

R8 886

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/11

22:50-15:45

1 stop14h 55m

Dubai Intl

Sat 22/11

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

R8 992

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/10

20:25-16:20

1 stop17h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 28/10

22:30-15:35

1 stop19h 05m

R9 010

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/10

10:45-5:25

1 stop16h 40m

Dubai Intl

Mon 20/10

6:55-0:25

1 stop19h 30m

R9 028

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

22:50-13:30

1 stop13h 40m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Mon 10/11

15:20-3:55

1 stop13h 35m

R9 028

JohannesburgDoha

JNB - DOH

JNBDOH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/9

9:50-2:00

1 stop15h 10m

Doha Hamad Intl

Thu 16/10

17:35-8:20

1 stop15h 45m

R9 188

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/7

14:30-3:10

1 stop10h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 25/7

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

R9 188

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/8

14:15-2:30

2 stops34h 15m

Dubai Intl

Mon 18/8

4:00-13:15

1 stop11h 15m

R9 366

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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 13 hours 49 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 30 June 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 Friday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Middle East?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Middle East are Ethiopian Air, RwandAir and Qatar Airways.

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 30 June 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 30 June 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.

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

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 R696, while return flights cost around R1 320.

  • How much is a return flight to Middle East?

    A return flight to Middle East will typically cost around R1 427, however they can be found for as little as R131.

  • 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 Terminal 3 - Transit Only is the closest property to Dubai Intl (0,0 km away from Dubai Intl).

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