Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Johannesburg to Dubai?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Johannesburg and Dubai takes around 8.1 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Johannesburg and Dubai?

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The flight distance between Johannesburg and Dubai is 6420 km.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?

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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.

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, 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

Which airports are there in Johannesburg?

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Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.

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, Al Ain International, Ras Al Khaimah International, Khasab, Sohar.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Johannesburg and Dubai?

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Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Dubai with Ethiopian Airlines, Air Arabia, South African Airways, Fly Safair, Qatar Airways.

Question 9

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg and Dubai?

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Traveling between Johannesburg 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 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, Al Ain International, Ras Al Khaimah International, Khasab, Sohar.

Question 12

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg 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 14

What time do flights between Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do flights between Johannesburg 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	£332
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£601
Cheapest round-trip	£463
Average round-trip	£617
Nonstop flights in July	£378 – £389

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Dubai Metro Red Line	20-35 min	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 4–6 (~USD 1–1.60) with Nol card	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	lowest cost option
Taxi	15-40 min	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 45–120 (~USD 12–33) varies with demand	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking
Private Transfer	15-40 min	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 5–10 (~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 120–200 (~USD 33–54) metered	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	direct from DWC

Airline	Mon 13.07	Tue 14.07	Wed 15.07	Thu 16.07	Fri 17.07	Sat 18.07	Sun 19.07
South African Airways	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Emirates	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Weekly flights: 56 total	Daily flights: 8 average	Most flights: Monday 4 flights

Airline	Mon 20.07	Tue 21.07	Wed 22.07	Thu 23.07	Fri 24.07	Sat 25.07	Sun 26.07
South African Airways	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Emirates	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Weekly flights: 56 total	Daily flights: 8 average	Most flights: Monday 4 flights

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Ethiopian Airlines	ETH	ET	Yes
Air Arabia	ABY	G9	No
South African Airways	SAA	SA	No
Fly Safair	SFR	FA	Yes
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