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R5 109 Find Cheap Flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Dubai

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Cheapest return fare
R9 249
Typical prices: R11 387-R8 782
RwandAir
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JNB - DXB • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
R10 234
Typical prices: R10 685-R10 385
Emirates
Fri 15/5Fri 22/5
JNB - DXB • Direct
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Cheapest • from R9 249 (return)
Best reviews • 8,1 score
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Most punctual • 89% on-time
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Cheapest • Avg R9 095 (return)
Shortest trip • 10h 15m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from OR Tambo to Dubai (JNB-DXB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from OR Tambo to Dubai 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 Dubai

Wed, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 9
RwandAir Logo
16:50 - 8:30
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DXB
13h 40m
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1:50 - 14:20
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JNB
14h 30m
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R9 249RwandAir
Mon, Jun 1 - Sun, Jun 7
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16:50 - 8:30
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DXB
13h 40m
1 stop
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1:50 - 14:20
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JNB
14h 30m
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R9 333RwandAir
Sun, May 17 - Sun, May 24
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3:10 - 8:30
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DXB
27h 20m
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1:50 - 14:20
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JNB
14h 30m
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R9 350RwandAir
Tue, Jun 16 - Thu, Jun 25
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12:40 - 3:25
JNB
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DXB
12h 45m
1 stop
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23:25 - 9:00
DXB
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JNB
11h 35m
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R9 400Qatar Airways
Wed, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 9
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16:50 - 8:30
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13h 40m
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1:50 - 14:20
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R9 450RwandAir
Tue, May 19 - Tue, May 26
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27h 20m
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1:50 - 14:20
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R9 483RwandAir
Fri, Jun 26 - Sun, Jun 28
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16:50 - 8:30
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13h 40m
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1:50 - 14:20
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R9 550RwandAir
Mon, Jun 15 - Sun, Aug 9
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19:50 - 10:15
JNB
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DXB
12h 25m
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11:45 - 4:00
DXB
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JNB
18h 15m
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R9 600Qatar Airways
Wed, Jun 17 - Wed, Jun 24
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20:55 - 10:15
JNB
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DXB
11h 20m
1 stop
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13:15 - 4:00
DXB
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JNB
16h 45m
1 stop
R9 617Qatar Airways
Sat, May 23 - Mon, Jun 29
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16:50 - 8:30
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DXB
13h 40m
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14h 30m
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R9 633RwandAir
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KAYAK's insights & trends for OR Tambo to Dubai flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from OR Tambo to Dubai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai departing in June.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Dubai?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Dubai on a Wednesday, 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 OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Dubai. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

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 Dubai, 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 Dubai is September, where tickets cost R9 934 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R12 288 and R10 452 respectively.

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

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 R10 219 on average.

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

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 Dubai, 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 Dubai, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 7% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightR5 109
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (18% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from OR Tambo to Dubai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to Dubai 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 OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Dubai flights

  • Where can I park my car at OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    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.

  • How do I get from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB) to Dubai town?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai was R5 109 for a one-way ticket and R9 249 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Dubai?

    On your way to Dubai, you’ll fly out from Johannesburg OR Tambo. You’ll be landing at Dubai Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Dubai?

    Lufthansa, and South African offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Dubai flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Dubai?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Dubai flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Dubai?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and Dubai, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Dubai?

    There are direct flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Dubai on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Dubai, Emirates or Ethiopian Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Dubai are Emirates and Ethiopian Air. With an average price for the route of R10 447 and an overall rating of 8,1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Ethiopian Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R8 520 and an overall rating of 7,2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Dubai?

    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 OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Dubai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Dubai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Dubai from OR Tambo Airport, 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 OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Dubai?

    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 Dubai with an airline and back to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Dubai?

    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 Dubai from OR Tambo Airport, 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 Dubai

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R7 186 or less one-way and R11 549 or less round-trip.
  • Suppose you are frying from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Dubai. In which case, you can consider booking your flight through the KAYAK website from the airlines available, such as Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, EgyptAir, Rwanda Air Airline, South Africa Airline and Fly Emirates. If you are in a hurry, booking a direct flight from South Africa Airlines or Fly Emirates is the best option. Egypt Air, Kenya Airways and Rwanda Airline offer connecting flights with a stopover at Nairobi, Cairo or Rwanda.
  • When travelling to Dubai from OR Johannesburg Airport, you will arrive at Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB). The airport has several hotels like Holiday Inn Express, Premier Inn Dubai International Airport and Dubai International hotel. You can rest, shower, have a coffee or sleep if you arrive late at night.
  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB) provides special home check-in services. Check-in services help you move from the airport to your hotel or home. When you arrive at the airport, using terminal one or two, you can check in with DUBZ powered by dnata, while at terminal three, your check-in service is provided by Emirates.

Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Dubai 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 Dubai Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Dubai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Dubai. 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3571 reviews
8,0Comfort
7,9Food
8,2Entertainment
8,3Crew
8,1Boarding
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Worst kayak is worst ill never ever use kayak ever again !!

2,0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2026
HYD - DXB
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Worst kayak is worst ill never ever use kayak ever again !!

The flight was delayed and the service was not good. All the new serve was beef and we don’t eat beef so we ended up buying our own meals at the airport twice.

It went well except at delhi airport they told me that my flight is canceled and only after talking to manager they were able to find seats for me and my wife

Offboarding in Dubai was a bit confusing. The bus dropped us off, we passed the security, and then we were again in departure, no clue, no guidance on where to get our luggage

Very good from the beginning to the end. Amazing experience

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

I had a very good experience from boarding to arrivals.

Boarded almost 48 hrs later after a scheduling change on my initial flight that was not communicated either by kayak of SAA.

I had booked a ticket for a 6:40 am departure in July 2025, but it appears there was a change to 8;00 am, which meant I missed my connecting flight which departed 10 m minutes before I landed. I had seen this problem only the previous day and try to resolve it with South African air, but they are very uncooperative on the phone. All they could say was all flights were fully booked and I ended up buying paying $2,000+ to secure a ticket for my family to ensure we got out of South Africa by Monday, which am currently pursuing with the airline.

Excellent airline. Even with 1.5 hour flight, we got light meal on board

South African Airways on the outside, a very old shabby Qatar Airways plane on the inside

The food options were beef or veg, No alternatives for Hindus, that don't eat beef...

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

I booked tickets for a family of five and specifically paid extra to select our seats together. We spent nearly $1,000 extra (around $100 per seat) for extra legroom so we could sit near each other. However, despite paying for this, we ended up being separated on the flight. This caused a major issue for our family because my parents do not speak English and rely on me to translate and assist them during the journey. I do not understand why Etihad changed our reserved seats without explanation. I am extremely dissatisfied with this experience. I expect the airline to do better, and I am requesting a full refund for the seat selection fees we paid.

1 hour delay meant missed my connecting flight and 1st day of holiday

Flight got canceled due to Middle East conflict. Just fly hasn’t refunded me the money

Unfortunately the flight was cancelled so I never got to go

Business class ticket should include lounge access and seat selection. The food quality and varieties should be more. It was surpirise that no dessert was offered.

Dear Team, I purchased a full travel package that included 2 checked bags through you and JustFly. However, when I arrived at the airport, my ticket showed 0 checked bags. Since I was traveling internationally to India with 2 bags, It was a $200 per bag at the counter, which was extremely disappointing. For an international trip, why would I ever choose a no‑bag option for only $20–$30 less? This seems like an error in the booking process, and I am requesting clarification and a resolution. I have called JustFly and on phone for 1 hr :53 min and they couldn't help till I show some kind of proof etc which isn't possible but besides that love your service and using it for years !

I liked the crew, the food and the foot space. I did not like the comfort of the seats.

Good one but just notice that you have to ask several time to get water or coffee .

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

To the Ethiopian Airlines Customer Relations Team, I am writing to formally express my disappointment regarding my recent travel experience with Ethiopian Airlines on flight [I629/352] . Unfortunately, the level of service provided fell significantly short of the standards I expected from your airline. I would like to highlight the following serious issues encountered during the journey: • Cabin Condition and Hygiene: The aircraft cabin was notably poorly maintained. The seating area was dirty, and there was a persistent, unpleasant odor throughout the flight, which made the environment very uncomfortable for passengers. • Inadequate Service: The overall level of service provided by the staff was unsatisfactory and did not reflect a professional passenger experience. • Baggage Loss: Upon arrival, I was informed that my luggage was lost. This is particularly distressing as it has caused significant personal inconvenience and disruption to my schedule. As a frequent traveler, I value reliability and a clean cabin environment. I request that you investigate these matters immediately, provide an update on the status of my missing baggage, and outline how you intend to compensate for these failures in service. I look forward to your prompt response and a resolution to my lost luggage claim. Sincerely, Puguh

I paid for internet that did not work and had to pay more to have it

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 plane was ok, I was in business class and was surprised there were no pods and each seat was right next to another one. That said it was comfortable and the food and coffee were good. Entertainment wise again I was surprised to see only movies and no TV shows. Check-in at Toronto Pearson was an absolute disaster, which was especially disappointing as I was a business class passenger. There was no dedicated staffing for the business counter and four (4) airlines employees assisted one economy class passenger for about 15 minutes when one could have easily assisted me. Overall room for improvement, particularly in the on-ground experience and airplane infrastructure.

The plane was old and the luggage racks above us were visibly shaking during turbulence. Water was dripping on our heads during landing. Our flight was over 2 hours late departing but we were not updated or told what to expect as the screen at the gate continued to read “on time”

Need to do a lot of improvement on service and cleaness

They only gave us 30 minutes to make an international connecting flight. We didn’t make the connection but they did do a good job rebooking us despite the chaos. Our bags didn’t make it back and their process for customer support is pretty bad when it comes to luggage.

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

Good. Crew do seem to be less friendly- management are clearly limiting them or not empowering them as they used to.

POSITIVES The hostesses were mostly pleasant, NEGATIVES The full flight wifi was horrible, hardly able to use it. My charger port was not working which made me use my neighbour's port which resulted in an accident which ruined her flight. During dinner, meat ran out when the cart got to us forcing us to eat vegetarian which was not great. We watched everyone around us eating meat. My wifi did not transfer to the second leg of my trip as they promised as they changed the plane. I was thrown off the window seat I booked for the 2nd leg of my journey as they changed planes, all done at my expense. This was not a cheap flight ($2600) which i hurriedly had to book to attend my mother's funeral who passed away suddenly. I was honestly disappointed with the whole saga as I heard Ethiopian Airlines was one of Africa's best.

Very terrible airline. The flights were delayed for long hours and the customer service is terrible. Never flying with Kenya Airways again.

Overall good experience but for long distances there really needs to be more room.

there really needs to be more room with each seat for such a long flight.

They boarded backwards so our zone meant nothing!!! My TV was broken, the remote was broke, the head set jack was broke! So i was stuck for 15 hours with no form of entertainment!!! The service was ok but they didn't check on us or serve many snacks. They acted like you were a burden when you hit the call button.

The plane was delayed almost three hours because boarding was unorganized then we were delayed even longer because the plane had an issue. The plane didn't look well maintained, there was also alot of tape on the exterior. I won't fly kenya air ways again after this trip.

Sadly, flights were delayed both ways with no reasons given other than " operational".

The crew was good but the entertainment was poor . All old movies and TV shows and very few of them. Needs current entertainment. Seats too firm. Food just ok. Nice though to have option with upgrade of no one sitting in middle seat

I purchased the upgrade to have 3 seats open, so I was able to sleep 9 hours. Without that I would have been miserable

Our luggage was supposed to be checked through from Arusha to Cape Town. We didn't know that it was a self transfer in Johannisburg. Kayak should not have sold this flight combination with out a self transfer alert.

There was chaos checking because of a canceled flight the day prior. Also, we had an issue with tickets. The KQ agent went above a d beyond to help us get on board the flight Overall the 13+ hour flight is uncomfortable in coach. I may try to upgrade on return

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