Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi from £296

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Tue, Mar 3
Johannesburg JNBAbu Dhabi AUH
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Mon, Mar 9
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Thu, Mar 5
Johannesburg JNBAbu Dhabi AUH
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Fri, Mar 6
Johannesburg JNBAbu Dhabi AUH
£297
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Sun, Mar 8
Johannesburg JNBAbu Dhabi AUH
£317
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Fri, Mar 6
Johannesburg JNBAbu Dhabi AUH
£333
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£395
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How much do flights to Abu Dhabi cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£296

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£498

Cheapest round-trip

£370

Average round-trip

£513

Nonstop flights in February

£326 – £342

Getting from Abu Dhabi airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus routes A1 and A2.

Abu Dhabi is served by Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), located approximately 30 km east of the city center. The airport offers various airport transfers to city center destinations including public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-60 min

AED 4 (AED 4 (~USD 1.10); Hafilat card required)

every 30–40 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

40-55 min

AED 4 (AED 4 (~USD 1.10); Hafilat card required)

every 30–40 min (traffic dependent)

Al Wahda area access

30-45 min

AED 70-AED 100 (AED 70–100 (~USD 19–27); metered fare plus AED 25 airport surcharge)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-45 min

AED 60-AED 90 (AED 60–90 (~USD 16–25); surge pricing may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

30-45 min

AED 60-AED 90 (AED 60–90 (~USD 16–25); surge pricing may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

regional ride-hailing app

30-45 min

AED 150-AED 300 (AED 150–300 (~USD 41–82); pre-booked fixed rate)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and business travelers

30-45 min

AED 100-AED 250 (AED 100–250 (~USD 27–68) per day; varies by vehicle)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in AED; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Public buses require a Hafilat smart card, available for purchase at the airport or bus stations.
  • Taxis have a fixed AED 25 airport pickup surcharge in addition to metered fare.
  • Ride-hailing prices vary with demand; expect higher fares during peak hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Abu Dhabi

Depart from
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Zayed International Airport
Average flights per week
251
Flight distance
6305 km
Worth visiting
Abu Dhabi (island) - Burj Khalifa - Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 09.02Tue 10.02Wed 11.02Thu 12.02Fri 13.02Sat 14.02Sun 15.02
Etihad Airways
1---1---11---
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 16.02Tue 17.02Wed 18.02Thu 19.02Fri 20.02Sat 21.02Sun 22.02
Etihad Airways
------1---1---1
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Wednesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 23.02Tue 24.02Wed 25.02Thu 26.02Fri 27.02Sat 28.02Sun 01.03
Etihad Airways
------1---1---1
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Wednesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 02.03Tue 03.03Wed 04.03Thu 05.03Fri 06.03Sat 07.03Sun 08.03
Etihad Airways
------1---1------
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.33 averageMost flights: Wednesday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo
South African AirwaysSAASANo
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Abu Dhabi

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January23°C16°C
February25°C17°C
March29°C19°C
April33°C23°C
May38°C27°C
June40°C29°C
July41°C31°C
August41°C31°C
September39°C29°C
October35°C25°C
November30°C22°C
December25°C18°C
Hottest Month
41°C
August
Coldest month
16°C
January
Sunny days
360
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
15 Feb
24°C22°C
22 Feb
22°C21°C
Monday
16 Feb
22°C21°C
23 Feb
22°C21°C
Tuesday
17 Feb
23°C21°C
24 Feb
23°C21°C
Wednesday
18 Feb
23°C22°C
25 Feb
25°C22°C
Thursday
19 Feb
23°C22°C
26 Feb
24°C22°C
Friday
20 Feb
25°C22°C
27 Feb
22°C21°C
Saturday
21 Feb
24°C22°C
28 Feb
22°C21°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi. The distance between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi is 6305 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Emirates, South African Airways, and Fly Dubai. Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi have 251 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Abu Dhabi, consider visiting Abu Dhabi (island), Burj Khalifa, and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi takes around 7.9 hours.
What is the flight distance between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi?
The flight distance between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi is 6305 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi?
Several carriers operate flights between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Etihad Airways.
What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.
What are the most popular routes to and from Abu Dhabi?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Abu Dhabi and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Amman, Edinburgh, Jeddah, Medina, Larnaca, Dammam, Kutaisi, Vienna, Budapest, Riyadh, Istanbul, Bucharest, Tel Aviv, Cairo, Belgrade, Tashkent, Kraków.
Which airports are there in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.
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, Al Maktoum International, Ras Al Khaimah International, Al Ain International, Sohar.
Which airlines fly between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi?
Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi with Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Emirates, South African Airways, Fly Dubai.
When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi, 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.
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