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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.

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.

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.

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai range from R9 923 to R12 327, with an average of R10 599 over the past 12 months. Anything below R9 923 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the R10 599 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R8 869 return via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared with R10 875 for direct.

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

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R1 650–R1 650 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.

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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R9 387 to R71 686. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R6 015, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

Dubai Intl Airport (DXB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R63 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

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

Morning 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 56m.

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

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 54% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Kigali Intl (KGL) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 4% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at R10 443 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at R10 872, a difference of R429.

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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Dubai.

Flying via Dar Es Salaam (DAR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 44m, compared to 12h 20m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and 12h 31m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

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.

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

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.

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.

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.