R4 965 Find Cheap Flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 2:00 and lands at 10:20
• Latest: departs at 2:05 and lands at 10:25.

The flight takes about 8h 20m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 8h 20m, covering 10 129 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from R10 594 to R14 154, with an average of R12 166 over the past 12 months. Anything below R10 594 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 2% below the route average of R12 166. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R11 104 return via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared with R12 392 for direct.

Etihad Airways is the only airline operating Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights. 87% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R433–R1 331 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Etihad Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R7 278, which is 21% above the typical average for this route.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R71 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Budget

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 34m.

One-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 56% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 43% of one-stop connections
• Cairo (CAI) – 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R10 784 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R12 675, a difference of R1 891.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Etihad Airways operates flights between Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 22m, compared to 12h 36m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and 16h 27m via Cairo (CAI).

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 2 hours behind Abu Dhabi (South Africa Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Gold Reef City, Gallagher Convention Centre, and Sandton Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.