Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cape Town and Dubai takes around 9.5 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 7651 km.

Question 3

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

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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?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cape Town and Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth, East London, London, Durban, Bloemfontein, Nelspruit, Harare, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Saint-Denis, Walvis Bay, Maputo, Gaborone, Arusha, Riyadh, Windhoek, Amsterdam, Dar es Salaam, George, Hoedspruit, Limpopo.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Dubai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Dubai and London, Mumbai, Manchester, Manila, Kuala Lumpur, New Delhi, Singapore, Doha, Dublin, Bengaluru, Kochi, Angeles, Chennai, Reykjavik, Birmingham, Kozhikode, Muscat, Istanbul, Cairo, Pune.

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 Abu Dhabi International, Ras Al Khaimah International, Al Ain International, Khasab.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Cape Town and Dubai?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Cape Town and Dubai thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Cape Town and Dubai can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Cape Town and Dubai?

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

Question 11

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 12

What flights operate between Cape Town and Dubai?

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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 13

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 14

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 Abu Dhabi International, Ras Al Khaimah International, Al Ain International, Khasab.

Question 15

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 16

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 17

What time do flights between Cape Town and Dubai depart?

Accepted Answer

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 18

What time do flights between Cape Town and Dubai arrive?

Accepted Answer

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	£295
Cheapest round-trip	£552
Average round-trip	£621
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Nonstop flights in September	£439 – £1,061

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Emirates	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
South African Airways	2	2	2	---	2	2	2

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Emirates	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
South African Airways	2	2	2	2	2	2	2

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Emirates	1	---	---	---	---	---	1
South African Airways	1	2	2	2	2	2	1

Airline	Mon 16.10	Tue 17.10	Wed 18.10	Thu 19.10	Fri 20.10	Sat 21.10	Sun 22.10
Emirates	2	2	2	2	1	---	1
South African Airways	1	---	---	1	1	2	1

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