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R4 663 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi

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Cheapest return fare
R8 236
Overall average: R9 117
Ethiopian Air
Sat 14/3Sun 29/3
JNB - AUH • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
R9 630
Typical prices: R9 406-R11 473
Etihad Airways
Fri 6/3Thu 12/3
JNB - AUH • Direct
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Ethiopian Air
Cheapest • from R8 236 (return)
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Best reviews • 8,1 score
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February
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi (JNB-AUH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi

Sat, Mar 14 - Sun, Mar 29
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 3:10
JNB
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AUH
10h 40m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:25 - 20:10
AUH
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JNB
17h 45m
1 stop
R8 236Ethiopian Air
Fri, Mar 6 - Tue, Mar 10
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 3:10
JNB
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AUH
16h 50m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:25 - 13:05
AUH
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JNB
10h 40m
1 stop
R8 268Ethiopian Air
Fri, Mar 6 - Tue, Mar 10
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 3:10
JNB
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AUH
10h 40m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:25 - 13:05
AUH
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JNB
10h 40m
1 stop
R8 300Ethiopian Air
Fri, Mar 6 - Tue, Mar 10
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 3:10
JNB
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AUH
16h 50m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:55 - 20:10
AUH
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JNB
13h 15m
1 stop
R8 316Ethiopian Air
Fri, Mar 6 - Sat, Apr 4
Qatar Airways Logo
12:45 - 3:50
JNB
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AUH
13h 05m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
5:45 - 15:20
AUH
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JNB
11h 35m
1 stop
R8 364Qatar Airways
Sat, Mar 14 - Sat, Mar 28
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 3:10
JNB
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AUH
10h 40m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:25 - 13:05
AUH
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JNB
10h 40m
1 stop
R8 412Ethiopian Air
Tue, Mar 10 - Wed, Mar 25
Qatar Airways Logo
12:45 - 10:50
JNB
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AUH
20h 05m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
5:20 - 16:00
AUH
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JNB
12h 40m
1 stop
R8 492Qatar Airways
Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 8
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 10:55
JNB
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AUH
20h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
22:45 - 4:00
AUH
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JNB
31h 15m
1 stop
R8 701Qatar Airways
Wed, Apr 15 - Thu, Apr 30
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:30 - 3:10
JNB
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AUH
19h 40m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:25 - 13:05
AUH
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JNB
10h 40m
1 stop
R8 909Ethiopian Air
Wed, Apr 15 - Thu, Apr 30
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:30 - 3:10
JNB
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AUH
19h 40m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:25 - 20:10
AUH
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JNB
17h 45m
1 stop
R8 925Ethiopian Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from OR Tambo 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 round-trip 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 Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Sundays 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 round-trip 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 R8 348 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R10 928 and R10 800 respectively.

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

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

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 R8 846 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flightR4 663
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (16% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo 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 R4 663 for a one-way ticket and R8 236 for a return.

  • 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 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner 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?

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

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

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

  • 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 R9 593 and an overall rating of 7,4, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R9 770 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 travellers 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 return ticket. You could then fly to Abu Dhabi with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

  • 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.

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 R5 540 or less one-way and R8 340 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Monday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Wednesday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Thursday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Friday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Saturday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Sunday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

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Direct returns

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Wednesday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Thursday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Friday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Saturday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Sunday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo 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.
8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3519 reviews
8,1Boarding
8,3Crew
8,0Comfort
8,2Entertainment
7,9Food
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Seat did not recline at all, wi-FI did not work at all. Those are both very unfortunate for a 14 hour flight. Crew and food was of course very nice as always.

4,0 OkayMarcia, Feb 2026
HYD - DXB
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Seat did not recline at all, wi-FI did not work at all. Those are both very unfortunate for a 14 hour flight. Crew and food was of course very nice as always.

Always enjoyed flying with Emirates, flown with others but they don't really measure up. The others are cheaper without a doubt, but not as good as Emirates

Fly Dubai takes low cost and thrift to new depths in terms of service levels, terminal 2 is grossly inadequate for capacity and resembles a crowded buss or railway station,, the fly dubai( Emirates) flight is never on time(was 2.5 hrs delayed), and this is not an isolated experience, the flght air conditioning was turned low while we waited on the tarmac for take clearance to save fuel, should say more!!!! The depths! I only fly this airline from a compulsion, emirates code shares for connections to Muscat

Food was great. More vegetarian options on menu would be great!

They changed the flight time without telling us and were unwilling to help with rebooking because we booked through orbits/kayak

Child’s meal was great along with other nice touches for kids.

Both flights to and back from Lyon with buses taking extra time and delaying flight at DXB. Food serving needed work.

Emirates did great! I liked the service, the food, cleanness, and the flight was on time. Much better airline than Qatar Airways I flew with last year.

The main issue was that the flight from trivandrum to Dubai was delayed which resulted in arriving late in Dubai. Coincidentally the flight leaving out of Dubai to jfk was also delayed for different reason. Despite we reached the gate ( through wheel chair assistance) along with 10 other passengers we were not let in. The gate was open and yet was refrained from entering. We were then requested to flight the next morning. Meal vouchers were provided but the hotel reservations were not made and took a lot longer to receive that. If Emirates knew about the delay and was certain the passengers will not be able to board the next flight shouldn't they have prepared these ahead of time?

The plane was old so the entertainment system was difficult to operate. The crew did advise earlier. The plane was landed and parked away from the gates, which added 20+ mins to the overall arrival

Impressive as always. It is the airline of my choice, The dessert on the 2nd flight DOH-IAH was somewhat dry (the cake with cream etc) Check-in and boarding experience was fantastic, with the exception of CCU airport where chk-in staff refused to help with aisle seats stating the flight was full and accommodations were beyond him. Once I boarded there were plenty of available aisles. I was disappointed that this could not be done by self during online chk-in nor at the airport. Nothing more to add. Overall a good experience, TY QTR

This flight was a very good trip for us. The crew were very friendly and helpful. They made arrangements for my husband to have assistance in boarding. We were not expecting a meal, so it was a pleasant surprise on this short flight to have a meal and beverage from a very courteous crew.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

Looks like a local flight. Food was horrible. No entertainment system.

Friendly and discreet staff. Could have done with a few more offers of water/snacks overnight. Movie and tv selection notably poor. Seats not especially comfortable

Initial booking was confusing and had to get new CC issued.

Excellent service. The personal adaptation of menus and the individual timing of service of them is fantastic.

Awesome hospitality, awesome staff, awesome food & awesome travel time. Thanks

My baggage is lost. Flight cancelled, Rebooked ticket through long routes. Mental stress, emotional hurt

The flight was operated by IndiGo and not Qatar, which is a budget airline from India. Nevertheless, the flight was uneventful.

Ethiad wanted to charge me $1100 for 2 checked bags on a ticket that was $550. Nother the airline or airfare assist was willing to help before arriving at the airport. All parties said it was the other responsibility to help. Never flying ethiad or using kayak again.

No entertainment except on app. No outlets working to charge. Good service

It was great! Kept the time. Provided what was promised

It was mediocre. Honestly, the flight was late but that didn’t bother me as I had plenty of time. The only thing that bothered me is that the crew never asked to make the beds for us in business class. Maybe the crew was exhausted and that just didn’t occur to them.

The flight was over 1 hour late taking off ,when I arrived in Abu Dhabi ,I missed my connecting flight to Bangkok so I had to wait almost 6 hours for my flight arriving in Bangkok at 6:30 am ,So I missed a whole day of my vacation and my hotel room sat empty so I paid for hotel days that I was not there. In Abu Dhabi there was a woman that worked the desk at transfers that was so professional, courteous , helpful,and may I say absolutely beautiful .she got me food vouchers for my layover and was a very calming presence. Besides that I will never use Etihad again I will pay the Xtra money . I'm sure they won't read or see this but it's my "2 cents" I'll use an airline that respects me and my hard earned dollars

I booked and paid for a Business Class seat for myself and my wife. 4 hours before the flight i get a call saying the plane they sent doesn't have the correct layout to accommodate all the business class seats they sold me 3 months earlier at a premium of $1500 a ticket. So they have to bump me from Business to Economy and will give me a $400 credit (total of $800 for both seats) that I could turn in at Abu Dahbi for $400 in US cash. They then promised a row that we could have to ourselves and the arm rests would go up so we could spread out for each of us. My wife was taken care of but I was put in the exit row with the flight attendents set as part of the three...and the arm rest did not go up. When we got to Abu Dahbi, they would not exchange our credit for cash as promised. Very disappointed they took my money 3 months ago and refused to reimburse for the change in seats or follow the promises made.

We have paid premium price for a business class Cabinet and we have received the old 777 with the following apart business class that is not to standard. It was very disappointing and it’s a very bad reputation for a premium airline company. This aeroplane should be the commission from being as a business class. We will pass this knowledge to our colleagues because the quality of business class in Etihad is not consistent and it is a lucky dip that sometimes you’re getting a good aeroplane and sometimes you’re getting their 30 years old aeroplane. The crew of the aeroplane have apologise and said that they hate this aeroplane and they have complained about it multiple times as well. Obviously Etihad is putting the economy in front of the Customer Experience. For the future we will not take this risk anymore and will fly with established company like emirates.

There was not any issues with the Etihad Airways. Staff was excellent and I love the variety of movies and games that they provided.

It was fantastic. The flight from Chicago to Abu Dahbi was fantastic. The crew, food and service were amazing. Everything was handled by the crew member assigned to us , Nicholas, was usually done before we asked for it. Highly recommend Etihad!

Etihad Check In counter/Station manager in Heathrow was bothering and not helpful at all. They are rude and not customer oriented

Boarding was disorganized. Cabin crew was rude. Food was okay. Baggage was lost in Jeddah. Called airline for the past 5 days, either no response or saying the same thing as always which was "No bag has arrived. It should be here by tonight."

A bit chaotic boarding flight but over all good experience.

Planes are good. However the entertainement system is slow. The headphones are of low quality and I could hardly hear a movie The movies lack subtitiles

The crew were amazing. They should improve the inflight entertainment

The crew was unfriendly and very rude to name a few (Helina). I felt unsafe due to most of the cabinets were open while on flight. All in all the flight was ok, but the crew needed more training on customer service most of all for international flights.

Delay not posted, only departure time listed- not boarding time. We left an hour late and arrived 45 min late. Restrooms had backed up sinks and toilets not flushed ) passenger error). Lots of screen for entertainment didn’t work. But we arrived with our luggage

I had a memorable experience. I dont have any comments at this time regarding waht could be better.

It is nice and great but the houstees crew are all the way back arguing with customers and behavior issues same of the crew i saw that also all the trips were very much butter!

My recent experience with ASKY Airlines was disappointing. The check-in process was disorganized, and I was provided with inaccurate information regarding baggage requirements, resulting in unforeseen expenses. Additionally, the ground staff demonstrated a lack of professionalism and appeared insufficiently trained to handle passenger needs effectively. Regrettably, this initial encounter has left me reluctant to consider future travel with the airline.

It was an old aircraft, stiff seats almost wooden chairs with thin cushions. Food was ok.

3 hours delay for a 1.5h flight on a stinky plane

The food was horrible and the service was even worse, the entertainment was broken and missing control stick, even boarding was unorganised unprofessional, even the seats was loose, 5 hrs delay going and almost 3hrs delay coming back, the only thing is direct flight but with all the delays I can get a lot better airline for cheaper and a lot better service.

Very good service with EGYPTAIR, would definitely recommend flying with them.

To be honest, there has been a significant improvement in the level of EgyptAir in terms of service and food quality.

Very basic service in business class. Mediocre will be the right word to describe them. Also, we arrived 8 hours late.

Flight was delayed for 3 hrs and there is nothing at the terminal except going back through security again. Food was offered but no vegetarian option

The worst experience ever, me and my little daughter suffered a lot on this trip. If there is zero or below-zero evaluation, definitely, I will give them.

Website for Egyptair Plus needs to be refined or go back to the old one...!

The flight was late 1 hr in amman with no ac

I lost my bad at Cairo’s airpor… it wasn’t shipped with me on the plane

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