Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Cape Town to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cape Town and Dubai takes around 9.4 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Cape Town and Dubai?

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The flight distance between Cape Town and Dubai is 7652 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Cape Town and Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Cape Town and Dubai. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include South African Airways, Emirates.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cape Town and London, Johannesburg, Durban, Mauritius Island, Windhoek, Manchester, Harare, São Paulo, Nairobi, Gaborone, Nelspruit, George, Port Elizabeth, Maputo, Luanda, Zanzibar, East London, Lagos, Bloemfontein, Hoedspruit, Limpopo.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Dubai and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Riyadh, Muscat, Jeddah, Mumbai, Istanbul, Kuwait City, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Bucharest, Manila, Amman, Tel Aviv, Budapest, New Delhi, Doha, Prague, Newcastle upon Tyne.

Question 6

What airports are near Cape Town?

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The main airport in Cape Town is Cape Town International. It is also served by Cape Town International.

Question 7

What airports are near Dubai?

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The main airport in Dubai is Dubai International. It is also served by Zayed International Airport, Ras Al Khaimah International, Khasab, Al Ain International, Sohar.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Cape Town and Dubai?

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Currently, you can fly between Cape Town and Dubai with Fly Safair, Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways, Qatar Airways.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Cape Town and Dubai?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cape Town and Dubai, 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.

Question 10

What flights operate between Cape Town and Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Cape Town and Dubai, 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.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Cape Town?

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There are a number of airports in and around Cape Town. The main one is Cape Town International and other nearby airports include Cape Town International

Question 12

How many airports are there near Dubai?

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There are a number of airports in and around Dubai. The main one is Dubai International and other nearby airports include Zayed International Airport, Ras Al Khaimah International, Khasab, Al Ain International, Sohar.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cape Town and Dubai depart?

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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 Cape Town, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cape Town and Dubai arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Dubai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Cape Town and Dubai depart?

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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 Cape Town, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Cape Town and Dubai arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Dubai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£353
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£640
Cheapest round-trip	£646
Average round-trip	£653
Nonstop flights in February	£435 – £726

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Dubai Metro Red Line	20-35 min	AED 4-AED 8.50 (AED 4–8.50 (~USD 1–2.30) depending on zones and card type)	every 4–7 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
RTA Public Bus	30-60 min	AED 4-AED 6 (AED 4–6 (~USD 1–1.60) with Nol card)	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	lowest cost option
Taxi	15-40 min	AED 50-AED 100 (AED 50–100 (~USD 14–27) metered; AED 25 airport surcharge)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride-hailing (Careem/Uber)	15-40 min	AED 45-AED 120 (AED 45–120 (~USD 12–33) varies with demand)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking
Private Transfer	15-40 min	AED 150-AED 350 (AED 150–350 (~USD 41–95) pre-booked)	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
RTA Bus F55	60-90 min	AED 5-AED 10 (AED 5–10 (~USD 1.40–2.70) with Nol card)	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	budget option from DWC
Taxi from DWC	35-60 min	AED 120-AED 200 (AED 120–200 (~USD 33–54) metered)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	direct from DWC

Airline	Mon 02.02	Tue 03.02	Wed 04.02	Thu 05.02	Fri 06.02	Sat 07.02	Sun 08.02
South African Airways	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Emirates	2	2	---	2	2	2	2
Weekly flights: 26 total	Daily flights: 3.71 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 09.02	Tue 10.02	Wed 11.02	Thu 12.02	Fri 13.02	Sat 14.02	Sun 15.02
South African Airways	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Emirates	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Weekly flights: 28 total	Daily flights: 4 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Fly Safair	SFR	FA	Yes
Ethiopian Airlines	ETH	ET	Yes
South African Airways	SAA	SA	No
Qatar Airways	QTR	QR	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	23°C	17°C
February	25°C	18°C
March	28°C	20°C
April	32°C	23°C
May	36°C	27°C
June	39°C	29°C
July	40°C	31°C
August	40°C	31°C
September	38°C	29°C
October	34°C	26°C
November	30°C	22°C
December	25°C	19°C