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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cape Town to Dubai:

• Earliest: departs at 13:15 and lands at 22:41
• Latest: departs at 20:00 and lands at 5:26.

The flight takes about 9h 26m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Cape Town to Dubai:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from Cape Town to Dubai takes 9h 26m, covering 12 294 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 Cape Town to Dubai range from R11 297 to R13 822, with an average of R12 278 over the past 12 months. Anything below R11 297 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the R12 278 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R10 444 return via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared with R12 668 for direct.

Emirates is the only airline operating Cape Town to Dubai flights. 90% of its flights are on time.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by South African and Emirates. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Cape Town to Dubai flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Morning flights for 1%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Cape Town to Dubai are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about R7 762.

Dubai Intl Airport (DXB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R58 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Autostrad Rent A Car
• Alamo
• AMEX
• Europcar
• Hertz

Flights from Cape Town to Dubai usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and arrive at Dubai Intl (DXB).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Cape Town to Dubai route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 17m.

One-stop flights from Cape Town to Dubai most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 60% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) – 3% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Cape Town to Dubai. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at R12 095 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R13 162, a difference of R1 066.

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 Emirates operates flights between Cape Town and Dubai.

Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 40m, compared to 14h 05m via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and 14h 36m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

Dubai is 2 hours ahead of Cape Town (Gulf Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Dubai are Naif Souq, Gold Souq, and Dubai Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Dubai on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Cape Town to Dubai flights:

• Emirates: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• South African: 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.