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Dec 24 — Dec 311
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Flights to Abu Dhabi in 2024

Find the latest flights to Abu Dhabi in 2024, 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 19 December 2024.

Return from

R11 342

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 393
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 20/1-29/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi
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Tue 24/128:20JNB - AUH
2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 31/1216:40AUH - JNB
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R19 260
Tue 24/128:50JNB - AUH
1 stop11h 05mQatar Airways
Tue 31/1218:30AUH - JNB
1 stop11h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/12R19 369
Mon 30/1219:35JNB - AUH
2 stops21h 50mBrussels Airlines
Thu 9/12:25AUH - JNB
2 stops33h 05mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 18/12R21 416
Mon 23/129:55JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 50mEtihad Airways
Sun 29/122:20AUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 18/12R21 670
Sun 29/1221:45JNB - AUH
1 stop28h 20mEgyptair
Sat 11/115:10AUH - JNB
1 stop18h 00mEgyptair
Deal found 18/12R23 735
Sun 29/1223:55JNB - AUH
1 stop17h 25mSWISS
Wed 8/12:35AUH - JNB
1 stop33h 50mSWISS
Deal found 18/12R23 862
Mon 30/1219:35JNB - AUH
1 stop21h 40mLufthansa
Fri 10/12:35AUH - JNB
1 stop30h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 18/12R25 982

Find flights to Abu Dhabi within your budget

Locate flights to Abu Dhabi that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 19 December 2024.

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JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/1

19:05-6:45

1 stop33h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 29/1

2:15-10:45

1 stop34h 30m

R11 342

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/1

20:35-3:55

2 stops29h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 30/1

17:55-3:55

1 stop12h 00m

R13 770

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/1

9:55-19:45

Nonstop7h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 30/1

9:05-0:15

1 stop17h 10m

R14 350

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/3

19:35-19:15

2 stops21h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 18/3

2:35-7:05

1 stop30h 30m

R18 880

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/12

19:35-19:25

2 stops21h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 9/1

2:25-9:30

2 stops33h 05m

R21 416

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/1

21:45-14:10

1 stop14h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 12/1

15:10-7:10

1 stop18h 00m

R22 467

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/12

23:55-19:20

1 stop17h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 8/1

2:35-10:25

1 stop33h 50m

R23 862

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/12

9:55-19:45

Nonstop7h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 7/1

2:20-8:35

Nonstop8h 15m

R26 236

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Travel insights for flights 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 13 December 2024.

Booking 2 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 25 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 Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Emirates.

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From R435

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

From R532

Emirates

Emirates

From R651

Egyptair

Egyptair

From R491

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Abu Dhabi?

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

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 19 December 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways to Abu Dhabi by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7,6
Good
1 605 reviews
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Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,2

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,1

Overall

7,6

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

SWISS
7,6
Good
1 605 reviews
SWISS
7,6
Good
1 605 reviews
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Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,2

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,1

Overall

7,6

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 792 reviews
SWISS
7,6
Good
1 605 reviews
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Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,2

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,1

Overall

7,6

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

Brussels Airlines
7,4
Good
353 reviews
SWISS
7,6
Good
1 605 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,2

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,1

Overall

7,6

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 206 reviews
SWISS
7,6
Good
1 605 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,2

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,1

Overall

7,6

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 901 reviews
SWISS
7,6
Good
1 605 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,2

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,1

Overall

7,6

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

  • 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. Zayed Intl is the only Abu Dhabi airport and it handles 3 daily flights from Johannesburg. 4 airlines have flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl on a regular basis.

  • 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, Qatar Airways 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 R1 902, while return flights cost around R5 513.

  • How much is a return flight to Abu Dhabi?

    A return flight to Abu Dhabi will typically cost around R496, however they can be found for as little as R304.

  • 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 25 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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