Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg from £249

Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg from £249

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Wed, Jun 17
Abu Dhabi AUHJohannesburg JNB
£249
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Wed, Jun 17
Abu Dhabi AUHJohannesburg JNB
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Tue, Jun 16
Abu Dhabi AUHJohannesburg JNB
£255
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Mon, Jun 15
Abu Dhabi AUHJohannesburg JNB
£285
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Thu, Jun 18 – Sat, Jun 20
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How much do flights to Johannesburg cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£249

Cheapest round-trip

£491

Average round-trip

£555

Most popular airline

Fly Safair

Getting from Johannesburg's airport to the city center

Fastest option: Gautrain rapid rail. Budget travelers often choose airport shuttle buses or metered taxis.

Johannesburg is served by O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), located 24 km east of the city center. As Africa's busiest airport, it offers several airport transfers to city center destinations including the Gautrain rapid rail service, metered taxis, ride-hailing apps, shuttle buses, and private transfers. The Gautrain provides the fastest and most reliable connection to Sandton and central Johannesburg, while road-based options offer flexibility for travelers with heavy luggage or destinations not on the rail network. Journey times by road vary significantly depending on traffic conditions, particularly during peak hours.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15 min

R 185; single fare to Sandton

every 12 min (peak), every 20 min (off-peak)

fastest to Sandton

25-30 min

R 185; single fare; change at Marlboro

every 12–20 min (traffic dependent)

Johannesburg CBD access

30-60 min

R 450 – R 700; metered; varies by destination and traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-60 min

R 300 – R 550; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

budget door-to-door option

45-90 min

R 200 – R 400; shared service; varies by provider

scheduled departures (traffic dependent)

budget travelers with time

30-60 min

R 600 – R 1,200; pre-booked; fixed rate

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

business travelers, groups

30-60 min

R 400 – R 1,500; daily rate; excludes fuel

24/7 rental desks (traffic dependent)

flexibility and onward travel

Notes:

  • Prices in ZAR (South African Rand); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Gautrain operates from approximately 05:30 to 20:30 on weekdays, with reduced hours on weekends.
  • Ride-hailing pickups at O.R. Tambo are from designated areas on the arrivals level.
  • Traffic on the N12 and R24 highways can significantly extend journey times during peak hours (07:00–09:00 and 16:00–18:00).
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Johannesburg

Depart from
Zayed International Airport
Arrive to
O. R. Tambo International
Average flights per week
365
Flight distance

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Etihad Airways
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
Etihad Airways
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 08.06Tue 09.06Wed 10.06Thu 11.06Fri 12.06Sat 13.06Sun 14.06
Etihad Airways
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 15.06Tue 16.06Wed 17.06Thu 18.06Fri 19.06Sat 20.06Sun 21.06
Etihad Airways
1---11---1---
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Johannesburg

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January27°C16°C
February27°C16°C
March26°C15°C
April23°C12°C
May21°C10°C
June18°C6°C
July18°C6°C
August21°C9°C
September26°C12°C
October27°C14°C
November26°C15°C
December27°C16°C
Hottest Month
27°C
January
Coldest month
6°C
July
Sunny days
296
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
30 May
20°C12°C
6 Jun
81%
8°C3°C
Sunday
31 May
20°C12°C
7 Jun
11°C3°C
Monday
1 Jun
19°C13°C
8 Jun
15°C6°C
Tuesday
2 Jun
19°C13°C
9 Jun
17°C10°C
Wednesday
3 Jun
19°C13°C
10 Jun
18°C11°C
Thursday
4 Jun
80%
18°C12°C
11 Jun
19°C12°C
Friday
5 Jun
89%
10°C7°C
12 Jun
19°C12°C
Book your trip to arrive at O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International. The most popular airlines for this route are Fly Safair, Etihad Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Ethiopian Airlines. Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg have 365 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Abu Dhabi?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Abu Dhabi and London, Manchester, Jeddah, Amman, Medina, Birmingham, Cairo, Baku, Kutaisi, Colombo, Tashkent, Vienna, Riyadh, Mumbai, Larnaca, Dammam, Kochi, Istanbul, Glasgow, Belfast.
What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and London, Harare, Cape Town, Manchester, Gaborone, Durban, Edinburgh, Belfast, Bulawayo, Nairobi, Victoria Falls, Lusaka, Manzini, Bangkok, Windhoek, Dar es Salaam, Lagos, Dubai, George, Bloemfontein.
Which airports are there in Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is mainly served by Zayed International Airport. But there are other airports nearby, including Abu Dhabi Yas Island SPB.
What airports are near Abu Dhabi?
The main airport in Abu Dhabi is Zayed International Airport. It is also served by Dubai International, Sharjah International, Ras Al Khaimah International, Al Ain International, Al Maktoum International, Sohar.
Which airlines fly between Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg?
Currently, you can fly between Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg with Fly Safair, Etihad Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg?
Traveling between Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Abu Dhabi?
There are a number of airports in and around Abu Dhabi. The main one is Zayed International Airport and other nearby airports include Dubai International, Sharjah International, Ras Al Khaimah International, Al Ain International, Al Maktoum International, Sohar
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Abu Dhabi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg arrive?
What time do flights between Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg depart?
What time do flights between Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg arrive?

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