Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi from £304

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Fri, Apr 17
Johannesburg JNBAbu Dhabi AUH
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Mon, Apr 20
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Wed, Apr 15
Johannesburg JNBAbu Dhabi AUH
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Thu, Apr 16
Johannesburg JNBAbu Dhabi AUH
£314
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Sat, Apr 18
Johannesburg JNBAbu Dhabi AUH
£316
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Thu, Apr 16 – Tue, Apr 21
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Fri, Apr 17 – Tue, Apr 21
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How much do flights to Abu Dhabi cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£304

Cheapest round-trip

£472

Average round-trip

£885

Most popular airline

Etihad Airways

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
308
Flight distance
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 06.04Tue 07.04Wed 08.04Thu 09.04Fri 10.04Sat 11.04Sun 12.04
Etihad Airways
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 13.04Tue 14.04Wed 15.04Thu 16.04Fri 17.04Sat 18.04Sun 19.04
Etihad Airways
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 20.04Tue 21.04Wed 22.04Thu 23.04Fri 24.04Sat 25.04Sun 26.04
Etihad Airways
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 27.04Tue 28.04Wed 29.04Thu 30.04Fri 01.05Sat 02.05Sun 03.05
Etihad Airways
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Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Friday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
South African AirwaysSAASANo
Saudi Arabian AirlinesSVASVYes
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo

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°C20°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
5 Apr
24°C23°C
12 Apr
75%
28°C24°C
Monday
6 Apr
24°C23°C
13 Apr
25°C24°C
Tuesday
7 Apr
23°C23°C
14 Apr
24°C23°C
Wednesday
8 Apr
24°C23°C
15 Apr
26°C24°C
Thursday
9 Apr
27°C23°C
16 Apr
28°C25°C
Friday
10 Apr
26°C24°C
17 Apr
28°C26°C
Saturday
11 Apr
27°C24°C
18 Apr
28°C26°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi. The most popular airlines for this route are Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways, Saudi Arabian Airlines, and Kenya Airways. Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi have 308 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

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, Ras Al Khaimah International, Al Ain International, Al Maktoum International, Sohar.
Which airlines fly between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi?
Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi with Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Kenya Airways.
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.
What flights operate between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi?
Traveling between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi, 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 Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi 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 Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi arrive?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi depart?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi arrive?

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