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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi from R9 422

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — AUH
Dec 24 — Dec 311
1 adult

The best prices from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl are usually found in February or March, booked 2 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Abu Dhabi (AUH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

Round-trip 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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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

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 from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 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 from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg 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.

The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 2 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi (average of R475). Flying from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi in August is currently the most expensive (average of R715). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to AUH?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 32% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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 inches 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.
See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7,6
Good
1 605 reviews
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Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,6

Food

7,1

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

6,8

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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Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,6

Food

7,1

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

6,8

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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Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,6

Food

7,1

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

6,8

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

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,6

Food

7,1

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

6,8

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
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Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,6

Food

7,1

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

6,8

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

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,6

Food

7,1

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

6,8

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH), located 28,0 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi. 4 airlines have flights to Zayed Intl from Johannesburg on a regular basis. Booking flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 3 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi round-trip?

    Currently priced at R11 342, Turkish Airlines will fly you from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi and back. In addition to Turkish Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qatar Airways and Lufthansa - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R13 770 and R18 880, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

    Consider Korean Air (82%), Etihad Airways (79%) or SriLankan Airlines (79%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R5 018. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl) can be booked for R10 074 on average our data indicates R26 757 when flying from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

    Flights departing from Johannesburg and landing in Abu Dhabi stopover in Doha most frequently. Cairo sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi flights?

    Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Dubai.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi (average of R475). Flying from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi in August is currently the most expensive (average of R715). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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