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When travelling to Dubai, several parking options are available at OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg. You can choose short-stay, long-stay, off-site, on-site and drop-off/pick parking. Book your car parking in advance online to enjoy benefits like a free car wash, security car parks and a secure lock car park.

Arriving in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB), there are several options available for transport you can choose to use. A taxi or a self-drive car is faster than a bus or a subway by 12 minutes. Subway is more affordable as it will cost you around AED 8 (ZAR 40), while a taxi will cost you about 150 AED (ZAR 720). The subway operates at Terminal 3 after every 10 minutes.

Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai flights:

• Emirates: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

Only Emirates operates flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Dubai.

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Dubai Intl (DXB).

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

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

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai:

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

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R8 742 return via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared with R10 701 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R1 628–R1 628 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A380-800 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.

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

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 57% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Kigali Intl (KGL) – 5% of one-stop connections

Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 5% on the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at R10 194 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R10 715, a difference of R521. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 54 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai flights, with 25% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 25%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 10:05 and lands at 18:13
• Latest: departs at 22:20 and lands at 6:28.

The flight takes about 8h 08m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 4% above the route average of R10 321. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai takes 8h 08m, covering 10 314 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.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R5 985, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

Emirates is the only airline operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai flights. 90% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Dar Es Salaam (DAR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 44m, compared to 12h 14m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and 12h 49m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

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

Dubai Intl Airport (DXB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R57 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Autostrad Rent A Car
• Alamo
• AMEX
• Europcar
• Hertz

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai range from R9 708 to R12 123, with an average of R10 321 over the past 12 months. Anything below R9 708 counts as a good deal.