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R5 290+ Cheap flights to Abu Dhabi

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 21/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— AUH
May 17 — May 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Abu Dhabi in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Abu Dhabi
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Abu Dhabi. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 April 2026.

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 434
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 746
Tue 30/620:55
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop12h 00m
Qatar Airways
Wed 15/75:45
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop11h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/4R8 975
Mon 30/1113:45
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop12h 05m
Qatar Airways
Mon 7/1218:55
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop11h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/4R9 368
Mon 2/1113:45
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sun 15/115:20
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop12h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/4R9 417
Mon 2/119:50
JNB
-
AUH
Nonstop7h 55m
Etihad Airways
Sat 14/112:00
AUH
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/4R10 236
Wed 1/79:50
JNB
-
AUH
Nonstop7h 55m
Etihad Airways
Thu 30/72:10
AUH
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/4R10 252
Thu 19/119:50
JNB
-
AUH
Nonstop7h 55m
Etihad Airways
Sun 22/112:00
AUH
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/4R10 826

Find flight deals to Abu Dhabi

Find the latest flights to Abu Dhabi 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 17 April 2026.

Return from

R8 860

One-way from

R5 290

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R10 727
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/7-31/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi
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  • Qatar Airways
  • 21/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R138 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

20:55-16:20

1 stop17h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 31/7

5:45-15:20

1 stop11h 35m

R8 746

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/6

20:55-10:55

1 stop12h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 15/7

5:45-15:20

1 stop11h 35m

R8 975
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

9:50-19:45

Nonstop7h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 30/7

2:10-8:20

Nonstop8h 10m

R10 252

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 726

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

17:50-0:25

1 stop28h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 9/6

1:30-10:30

1 stop35h 00m

R11 759

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

17:50-0:25

1 stop28h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 7/6

1:30-10:30

1 stop35h 00m

R11 759

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

8:20-3:10

1 stop16h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 17/5

8:55-20:10

1 stop13h 15m

R13 724

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

8:20-3:10

1 stop16h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 13/5

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

R13 741
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

17:50-0:25

1 stop28h 35m

R7 108

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

13:30-0:25

2 stops32h 55m

R7 697

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Best time to book a flight to Abu Dhabi

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When is the best time to book a flight to Abu Dhabi?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi. Price data was last updated on 10 April 2026.

Booking 58 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Abu Dhabi. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Abu Dhabi?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi takes 10 hours 40 minutes. Flights to Abu Dhabi from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Abu Dhabi?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi are Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R8 301
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R6 503
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R6 162
Emirates
Emirates
From R11 314

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Abu Dhabi?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi are Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways and Egyptair.

Rainfall in Abu Dhabi by month

Plan your trip to Abu Dhabi by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Abu Dhabi ranges from 10.0 - 20.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 20.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Abu Dhabi when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Abu Dhabi by month

Plan your trip to Abu Dhabi by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Abu Dhabi, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Abu Dhabi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Abu Dhabi. 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 Abu Dhabi. Reviews last updated 17 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways to the United Arab Emirates by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 432 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 003 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

FAQs about flying to Abu Dhabi

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Abu Dhabi?

    Booking a flight to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) is your only option if you intend on flying to Abu Dhabi. It is only a 28,0 km journey from Zayed Intl to Abu Dhabi’s city centre.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Abu Dhabi?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Abu Dhabi.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Abu Dhabi?

    Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Abu Dhabi. One-way flights to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl typically cost R2 696, while return flights cost around R4 193.

  • How much is a return flight to Abu Dhabi?

    A return flight to Abu Dhabi will typically cost around R8 260, however they can be found for as little as R4 193.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Abu Dhabi depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Abu Dhabi, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 40 minutes).

  • Does Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl?

    Yes. Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Modern Studio in Oasis is the closest property to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (0,0 km away from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl).

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