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8:50 am - 9:55 pmJNB-AUH
11h 05m1 stop
5:25 am - 2:45 pmAUH-JNB
11h 20m1 stop
$611Qatar Airways
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Tue, Jan 14 - Fri, Jan 24
8:50 am - 9:55 pmJNB-AUH
11h 05m1 stop
11:20 pm - 3:35 pmAUH-JNB
18h 15m1 stop
$625Qatar Airways
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Sun, Jan 12 - Fri, Jan 24
7:05 pm - 1:15 amJNB-AUH
28h 10m1 stop
2:15 am - 10:45 amAUH-JNB
34h 30m1 stop
$744Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 20
7:05 pm - 1:15 amJNB-AUH
28h 10m1 stop
2:15 am - 10:50 amAUH-JNB
34h 35m1 stop
$764Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Jan 12 - Thu, Jan 16
9:55 am - 7:45 pmJNB-AUH
7h 50mnonstop
2:20 am - 8:35 amAUH-JNB
8h 15mnonstop
$776Etihad Airways
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Mon, Feb 17 - Sun, Feb 23
9:55 am - 7:45 pmJNB-AUH
7h 50mnonstop
2:20 am - 8:35 amAUH-JNB
8h 15mnonstop
$895Etihad Airways
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Mon, Jan 13 - Sun, Jan 26
9:55 am - 7:45 pmJNB-AUH
7h 50mnonstop
9:15 am - 12:15 amAUH-JNB
17h 00m1 stop
Mon, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 21
9:55 am - 7:45 pmJNB-AUH
7h 50mnonstop
9:15 am - 12:15 amAUH-JNB
17h 00m1 stop
Mon, Jan 20 - Sun, Feb 2
8:25 pm - 7:20 pmJNB-AUH
20h 55m1 stop
2:35 am - 10:25 amAUH-JNB
33h 50m1 stop
$1,168SWISS
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Sat, Nov 16 - Fri, Nov 22
8:25 pm - 7:20 pmJNB-AUH
20h 55m1 stop
2:35 am - 10:25 amAUH-JNB
33h 50m1 stop
$6,402SWISS
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Mon, Jan 13 - Sat, Jan 18
JNB-AUH
7h 50mnonstop
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JNB-AUH
7h 50mnonstop
SriLankan Airlines
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JNB-AUH
7h 50mnonstop
China Eastern
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7h 50mnonstop
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7h 50mnonstop
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7h 55mnonstop
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7h 50mnonstop
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9:55 am - 7:45 pmJNB-AUH
7h 50mnonstop
2:20 am - 8:35 amAUH-JNB
8h 15mnonstop
$776Etihad Airways
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Mon, Feb 17 - Sun, Feb 23
9:55 am - 7:45 pmJNB-AUH
7h 50mnonstop
2:20 am - 8:35 amAUH-JNB
8h 15mnonstop
$895Etihad Airways
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Mon, Jan 13 - Sun, Jan 26
9:55 am - 7:45 pmJNB-AUH
7h 50mnonstop
2:20 am - 8:35 amAUH-JNB
8h 15mnonstop
$897Etihad Airways
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Mon, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 21
9:55 am - 7:45 pmJNB-AUH
7h 50mnonstop
2:20 am - 8:35 amAUH-JNB
8h 15mnonstop
$906Etihad Airways
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Mon, Jan 13 - Thu, Jan 23
9:55 am - 7:45 pmJNB-AUH
7h 50mnonstop
2:20 am - 8:35 amAUH-JNB
8h 15mnonstop
$908Etihad Airways
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Mon, Jan 13 - Thu, Jan 23
9:55 am - 7:45 pmJNB-AUH
7h 50mnonstop
2:20 am - 8:35 amAUH-JNB
8h 15mnonstop
$919Etihad Airways
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Fri, Jan 17 - Thu, Jan 30
9:55 am - 7:45 pmJNB-AUH
7h 50mnonstop
2:20 am - 8:35 amAUH-JNB
8h 15mnonstop
$957Etihad Airways
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Fri, Jan 10 - Tue, Jan 21
9:55 am - 7:45 pmJNB-AUH
7h 50mnonstop
2:20 am - 8:35 amAUH-JNB
8h 15mnonstop
$959Etihad Airways
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Fri, Jan 10 - Sun, Jan 19
9:55 am - 7:45 pmJNB-AUH
7h 50mnonstop
2:20 am - 8:35 amAUH-JNB
8h 15mnonstop
$967Etihad Airways
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Fri, Jan 10 - Thu, Jan 23
9:55 am - 7:45 pmJNB-AUH
7h 50mnonstop
2:20 am - 8:35 amAUH-JNB
8h 15mnonstop
$970Etihad Airways
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Fri, Jan 10 - Thu, Jan 16

Flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

The average price of all flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Abu Dhabi on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Wednesday is the most expensive day to fly from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi is February, where tickets cost $500 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is $701 and $688 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 132 days before departure.

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Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$611
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 0% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 19% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi flights

  • Where is the OR Tambo International Airport located?

    OR Tambo Airport is 30 minutes (27 kilometers) from Sandton and 28 minutes (25 kilometers) from Rosebank. Depending on whether you take the Gautrain from the airport, it will take 15 minutes to Sandton and up to 45 minutes to Rosebank (you must change platforms at Sandton Station and wait for the next train to Rosebank).

  • How many terminals are present at Abu Dhabi Airport?

    At the moment, there are three terminals at the Abu Dhabi International Airport. These are Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and Terminal 3. Terminal 1A and Terminal 1B are two parts of the first terminal.while terminal 2 is in a separate building to the west of Terminal 1. It is mostly used by low-cost airlines. Terminal 3 at the Abu Dhabi airport is for Etihad Airways and its Airbus A380s, which are the country's main airline.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi was $611 for a round-trip ticket.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

    Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Johannesburg from Johannesburg OR Tambo and will be arriving at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

    Lufthansa, and South African offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

    The Airbus A350-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi, Qatar Airways or Etihad Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi are Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of $632 and an overall rating of 7.5, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $888 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Abu Dhabi from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Abu Dhabi with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline. Booking your flights between Johannesburg and AUH can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Abu Dhabi from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $314 or less one-way and $510 or less round-trip.
  • The O.R. Tambo International Airport has 11,500 short-stay public parking facilities on-site. Friends and relatives may drop you off or pick you up outside the international airport for free for the first 20 minutes. If you need to leave your car at the airport, there is a long-term, low-cost parking facility at Super South Gate. A shuttle service takes people to asd well as from the airport terminals every 15 minutes, 24 hours a day.
  • Etihad Airways is the only airline that currently offers nonstop flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi. Check a summary of the flight times and schedules of all airlines that fly this route directly. There is Economy Class and Business Class. There is no Premium Economy or First Class on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).
  • Airport lounges in Abu Dhabi International Airport are suitable for travelers seeking top hospitality services. Some of the lounges that provide free food and drinks, WiFi, and shower facilities include Al Ghazal lounge, Al Reem, the Etihad lounge, and the Al Dhabi lounge.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

Find which airlines fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Monday

China Eastern, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, +4 more

China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Wednesday

China Eastern, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, +4 more

China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Friday

China Eastern, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, +4 more

China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +5 more

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Nonstop returns

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

China Eastern, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, +4 more

China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Wednesday

China Eastern, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, +4 more

China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Friday

China Eastern, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, +4 more

China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +5 more

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Top airlines flying from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3900 reviews
7.7Boarding
8.0Crew
7.5Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.4Food
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Our male flight attendant was top notch - wish I could remember his name. Boarding is never fun when I have to ride the shuttle to the middle of the tarmac and pull my carry on bags up the stairs to my seat. My knees are banged up and my shoulders give me pain, so the flight started off poorly. The seat leg rests don’t recline completely so that makes is difficult if not dangerous to get in and out of the middle seats. The entertainment system touch screens prevented one from seeing the options. They are old and the software needs to be updated. I was on six planes in the last two weeks and able to see the flight progress without any stress. Couldn’t watch anything else. I do like Qatar Airways, just not a fan of a few things.

6.0 GoodDouglas, Oct 2024DOH - HKG
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Our male flight attendant was top notch - wish I could remember his name. Boarding is never fun when I have to ride the shuttle to the middle of the tarmac and pull my carry on bags up the stairs to my seat. My knees are banged up and my shoulders give me pain, so the flight started off poorly. The seat leg rests don’t recline completely so that makes is difficult if not dangerous to get in and out of the middle seats. The entertainment system touch screens prevented one from seeing the options. They are old and the software needs to be updated. I was on six planes in the last two weeks and able to see the flight progress without any stress. Couldn’t watch anything else. I do like Qatar Airways, just not a fan of a few things.

Overall good. Food choice in business class is a concern as same dishes on every flight for months. Crew is great and seats on this sector were fine . They need to have more variety in dining

Was downgraded from business to economy due to a faulty seat in business class. However when I boarded the plane there were no less than 5 free business class seats. Will never fly Qatar Airways again

Doha airport is huge , takes long time to reach gate .

Wasn’t allowed to continue with the purchased tickets because I hadn’t been able to go on the first scheduled leg.

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

Good staff, good intent, decent entertainment. More seat space would always be of benefit

I had first class service from them. A little late taking off, but no major problem

No towels or tissue and chocolate and mint provided before arrival

Not good. Expected a lot more as far as excellence.

we were delayed from Athens to Abu Dhabi by an hour and a half, so I had trouble connecting the flight from there to Bali. It could have been done had they waited even 15 mins. There was another lady who was in the same boat. By the time we were half way across the terminal, they have actually already issued different flights for us to go Jakarta then to Bali. Not to mention the inconvenience of waiting over 4 hrs at the airport and the subsequent inconvenience, we did not arrive to Bali till after 800pm the next day, which means I paid for the hotel for nothing when I could have been there before noon the next day! There was little explanation. It was just as well I needed some assistance getting around, otherwise the 2 of us would have been completely lost! Not going to fly with them again!

Likes: on time departure, new plane Didn’t like:very poor quality food, very limited entertainment.no amenity kit etc.

The seat was like there is no leg space....there were no proper option for food in the airline. It seemed like the airline was at brink of bankruptcy. The crew was helpful except for a few.

Bad. Flight was very uncomfortable with narrow and shallow seats, very little food and water. I will not fly etihad again.

Boarding catastrophic let alone have to claimb the plain rather than using jetway. 5.5 hr delay leaving had to do stop in Lgw for a new crew which further compounded the delay. Connecting flight would not wait and had to pend a night in a hotel. Curiously my seat would not go full flat.

Good. The food was very bad. Except for the chicken rice, rest of the dish went to trash.

The flight was delayed which cause me to miss my connecting flight in AbuDhsbi airport.

I did not have a good experience in both flights of Etihad. First of all, when I was booking the flight, there were two options. The first option was a cheaper flight with longer layover (9 hrs), or a more expensive flight with shorter layover (2 hrs). I booked the expensive flight with shorter layover because I wanted a more comfortable trip. A few days before the trip, Etihad informed me that the departure time of my first flight will change 7 hours earlier, leading to an 9 hour layover, without giving me another option nor reimbursing me for the extra cost. They didn’t even send me an apologetic email for this change. Regarding the flight experience, I would rate it as mediocre. This is mostly because the pilots of both flights did their best to give us the worst approach to airports that I have ever experienced. In the case of the first flight they had to aboard the landing and took off again right before touching the landing strip. The captain said that it was due to wind conditions but the second time the pilot followed the same direction as the first time to land the plane.

Liked leg room Disliked unable to book to sit with my family on same flight without paying extra

Long way to improve. Toilets not working. Bad handling when flight was canceled

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