Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg are Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of R12 016 and an overall rating of 7,3, Etihad Airways is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R13 520 and an overall rating of 7,4.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights cover the 10 129 km separating Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg in about 8h 10m.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport per day?

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Abu Dhabi and lands in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with an average flight time of 8h 10m. The most common departure time is 2:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 4 flights.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was R4 722 for a one-way ticket and R10 431 for a return.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Johannesburg on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Abu Dhabi, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Johannesburg on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Abu Dhabi, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

Question 7

What’s the earliest departure time from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Abu Dhabi at 2:00 and will be landing in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 8:15.

Question 8

What’s the latest departure time from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport jets off at 2:10 and lands at 8:20.

Question 9

Which airlines fly direct between Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport direct and that is Etihad Airways. The best return deal found from Etihad Airways for the route is R7 940.

Question 10

Which airlines fly direct between Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport direct and that is Etihad Airways. The best return deal found from Etihad Airways for the route is R7 940.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg flight route.

Question 12

Which airline alliances offer flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

You can catch a direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is January, where tickets cost R9 234 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R13 423 and R12 938 respectively.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is January, where tickets cost R9 234 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R13 423 and R12 938 respectively.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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 Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to Abu Dhabi with another airline.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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 Johannesburg from Abu Dhabi up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 20

How often are flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg historically see delays in approximately 11% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 88 minutes.

Question 21

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Etihad Airways have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 11% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 22

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Sunday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Tuesday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 23

What is the most punctual flight time for Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the morning have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 24

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 25

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 26

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg were found on Ethiopian Air (R10 528) and Etihad Airways (R10 836).

Question 27

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg were found on Ethiopian Air (R10 528) and Etihad Airways (R10 836).

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Question 29

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Question 30

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at R10 397 on average.

Question 31

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at R10 397 on average.

Question 32

How much is a return flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.Flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Abu Dhabi usually cost between R10 383 and R11 256 in December.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R10 431 on Multiple Airlines (Dec 13–Dec 20).

Question 33

What are the most popular airlines flying to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is South African, followed by Emirates and Etihad Airways.

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