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R5 604+ Cheap flights to Abu Dhabi

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— AUH
Feb 26 — Mar 51
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Flights to Abu Dhabi in 2025

Find the latest flights to Abu Dhabi 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 21 February 2025.

Return from

R10 508

One-way from

R5 604

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R9 291
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 23/4-30/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 27/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R7 792 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 250 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Wed 23/48:10JNB - AUH
1 stop12h 05mQatar Airways
Wed 30/417:40AUH - JNB
1 stop18h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R10 508
Wed 30/421:45JNB - AUH
1 stop15h 45mEgyptair
Thu 8/516:30AUH - JNB
1 stop16h 40mEgyptair
Deal found 20/2R10 950
Thu 13/319:05JNB - AUH
1 stop28h 10mTurkish Airlines
Tue 18/32:15AUH - JNB
1 stop34h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2R11 522
Wed 23/49:50JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways
Tue 29/42:20AUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/2R12 480
Wed 23/48:10JNB - AUH
1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 29/40:15AUH - JNB
2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R14 103
Thu 13/310:10JNB - AUH
1 stop31h 05mLufthansa
Tue 18/32:35AUH - JNB
2 stops32h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2R19 301
Mon 7/419:00JNB - AUH
2 stops22h 20mBrussels Airlines
Sun 13/42:25AUH - JNB
2 stops56h 10mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 21/2R23 320
Mon 7/419:35JNB - AUH
1 stop32h 25mSWISS
Sun 13/42:35AUH - JNB
1 stop32h 45mSWISS
Deal found 21/2R40 778

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 21 February 2025.

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/4

8:10-22:15

1 stop12h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 30/4

17:40-10:00

1 stop18h 20m

R10 508

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/4

21:45-15:30

1 stop15h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 8/5

16:30-7:10

1 stop16h 40m

R10 950

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/3

19:05-1:15

1 stop28h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 18/3

2:15-10:50

1 stop34h 35m

R11 522

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/4

9:50-19:45

Nonstop7h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 29/4

2:20-8:35

Nonstop8h 15m

R12 480

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/4

8:10-21:15

1 stop11h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 29/4

0:15-20:10

2 stops21h 55m

R14 103

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/3

10:10-19:15

1 stop31h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 18/3

2:35-9:30

2 stops32h 55m

R19 301

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/4

19:00-19:20

2 stops22h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 13/4

2:25-8:35

2 stops56h 10m

R23 320

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/4

19:35-6:00

1 stop32h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 13/4

2:35-9:20

1 stop32h 45m

R40 778

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/4

8:10-22:15

1 stop12h 05m

R5 604

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/4

9:55-19:50

Nonstop7h 55m

R8 462

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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 14 February 2025.

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 12 hours 35 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 R437

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

From R623

Emirates

Emirates

From R646

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 21 February 2025.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 568 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,6

Entertainment

6,7

Food

7,0

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 568 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 568 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,6

Entertainment

6,7

Food

7,0

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 609 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 568 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,6

Entertainment

6,7

Food

7,0

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 178 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 568 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,6

Entertainment

6,7

Food

7,0

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

Brussels Airlines
7,4
Good
341 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 568 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,6

Entertainment

6,7

Food

7,0

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 832 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 568 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,6

Entertainment

6,7

Food

7,0

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

  • 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 747, while return flights cost around R3 100.

  • How much is a return flight to Abu Dhabi?

    A return flight to Abu Dhabi will typically cost around R542, however they can be found for as little as R168.

  • 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 (12 hours 35 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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