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R4 930+ Cheap flights to Middle East

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Mar 29 — Apr 51
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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 24 March 2025.

Return from

R8 077

One-way from

R4 930

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R9 896
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/5-22/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Dubai
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 7/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Middle East
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R14 929 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 789 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Middle East. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 24 March 2025.

Sun 12/1016:50JNB - DXB
1 stop13h 40mRwandAir
Sun 19/101:50DXB - JNB
1 stop14h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 24/3R8 022
Wed 14/513:55JNB - DXB
1 stop11h 30mQatar Airways
Sat 17/523:25DXB - JNB
1 stop18h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/3R8 077
Wed 9/48:20JNB - DXB
1 stop16h 35mEthiopian Air
Mon 28/417:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/3R8 550
Thu 15/513:55JNB - AUH
1 stop30h 20mQatar Airways
Sun 18/512:25AUH - JNB
1 stop29h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/3R8 841
Sun 18/59:50JNB - TLV
1 stop24h 10mEtihad Airways
Tue 27/514:50TLV - JNB
1 stop18h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/3R9 004
Tue 20/520:40JNB - DOH
Nonstop8h 20mQatar Airways
Fri 23/52:35DOH - JNB
Nonstop8h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/3R9 314
Thu 12/69:50JNB - JED
1 stop23h 45mEtihad Airways
Thu 19/612:45JED - JNB
1 stop20h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 23/3R9 368
Thu 12/69:50JNB - DOH
1 stop22h 30mEtihad Airways
Tue 17/610:45DOH - JNB
1 stop22h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/3R9 386
Mon 31/39:50JNB - TLV
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/67:40TLV - JNB
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3R9 477
Mon 24/314:35JNB - JED
1 stop14h 25mEthiopian Air
Fri 11/423:30JED - JNB
1 stop14h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/3R9 550
Mon 19/513:55JNB - DXB
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/50:55DXB - JNB
1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3R9 641
Sun 4/513:30JNB - DXB
1 stop11h 00mAir Tanzania
Sun 11/54:00DXB - JNB
2 stops34h 30mAir Tanzania
Deal found 22/3R9 841

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

13:55-3:25

1 stop11h 30m

Dubai Intl

Sat 17/5

23:25-16:10

1 stop18h 45m

R8 077

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/5

16:50-8:30

1 stop13h 40m

Dubai Intl

Fri 9/5

1:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

R8 331

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/4

8:20-2:55

1 stop16h 35m

Dubai Intl

Mon 28/4

17:10-3:55

1 stop12h 45m

R8 550

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

13:55-22:15

1 stop30h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 18/5

12:25-16:10

1 stop29h 45m

R8 841

JohannesburgTel Aviv

JNB - TLV

JNBTLV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/5

9:50-11:00

1 stop24h 10m

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

Tue 27/5

14:50-8:20

1 stop18h 30m

R9 004

JohannesburgDoha

JNB - DOH

JNBDOH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/5

20:40-6:00

Nonstop8h 20m

Doha Hamad Intl

Fri 23/5

2:35-10:00

Nonstop8h 25m

R9 314

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/6

9:50-10:35

1 stop23h 45m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Thu 19/6

12:45-8:20

1 stop20h 35m

R9 368

JohannesburgDoha

JNB - DOH

JNBDOH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/6

9:50-9:20

1 stop22h 30m

Doha Hamad Intl

Tue 17/6

10:45-8:20

1 stop22h 35m

R9 386

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

13:55-10:15

1 stop18h 20m

Dubai Intl

Sun 25/5

0:55-0:15

1 stop25h 20m

R9 641

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/5

13:30-2:30

1 stop11h 00m

Dubai Intl

Sun 11/5

4:00-12:30

2 stops34h 30m

R9 841

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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 14 hours 55 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 evenings, 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 Saturday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Middle East?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Middle East are Emirates, Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways.

Emirates

Emirates

From R514

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From R399

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From R437

RwandAir

RwandAir

From R410

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Middle East?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Middle East are SAUDIA, Ethiopian Air and Kenya 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 24 March 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 24 March 2025.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 318 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 569 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 540 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

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, Turkish Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Middle East.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Middle East?

    Doha Hamad Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Middle East. One-way flights to Doha Hamad Intl typically cost R499, while return flights cost around R1 747.

  • How much is a return flight to Middle East?

    A return flight to Middle East will typically cost around R547, however they can be found for as little as R148.

  • 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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