Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi

7 nonstop flights a week. Operated by Etihad Airways, about 7h 58m in the air, 3,917 mi (6,303 km). Tickets from $338, nonstop from $514.

Flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi

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Prices by day: Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi

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Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi at a glance

flight time, from 7h 55m to 8h
7h 58m
straight-line distance
3,917 mi (6,303 km)
flights a week
7
next flight
10 November
departure time
09:50
lowest price, with a connection, 15 January
$338
lowest nonstop price
$514
airline
1

Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi ticket prices by month

Lowest one-way fare found by recent searches

Cheapest month: January 2027, tickets from $338. Prices come from searches over the last few days; check the search for your exact date.

The most expensive month is February 2027: from $410. The average across months is $378.

Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi flight schedule

7 flights a week, 1 seasonal or one-off. Departure and arrival times are local.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
EY 748
Etihad Airways
09:50 O.R. Tambo International, terminal B
19:45 Abu Dhabi International, terminal A
7h 55m
Daily
Boeing 787-900

Seasonal and one-off flights

Not operating in the next two weeks. The first of them is on 28 March.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
EY 748
Etihad Airways
09:45 O.R. Tambo International, terminal B
19:45 Abu Dhabi International, terminal A
8h
Seasonal
Boeing 787-900

Days of the week are taken from the schedule for the next 14 days; schedules change by season. Abu Dhabi is 2 hours ahead of Johannesburg. The search shows seat availability and the price for your date.

Airlines flying Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi

Flights a week by schedule and the cheapest nonstop fare of each airline found by recent searches

Airports

Where flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi depart and land

Departure from Johannesburg

7 flights a week, terminal B, 12 mi (20 km) from the city centre

Arrival in Abu Dhabi

7 flights a week, terminal A, 17 mi (27 km) from the city centre

When to visit Abu Dhabi

Weather by month

Best time to visit: March, April, November and December, +26° to +33° by day, sea +23° to +29°. In November it is +31° by day and +24° at night, sea +29°, with 0 rainy days.

Jan
+24° +18° +22° 2 days
Feb
+25° +18° +21° 1 days
Mar
+29° +21° +23° 1 days
Apr
+33° +23° +26° 0 days
May
+37° +27° +30° 0 days
Jun
+39° +30° +33° 0 days
Jul
+40° +32° +34° 0 days
Aug
+41° +32° +35° 0 days
Sep
+39° +30° +34° 0 days
Oct
+35° +28° +32° 0 days
Nov
+31° +24° +29° 0 days
Dec
+26° +20° +25° 1 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?
A nonstop flight takes 7 hours 58 minutes on average, from 7h 55m to 8h depending on the flight.
How far is Abu Dhabi from Johannesburg?
3,917 mi (6,303 km) in a straight line between the cities.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?
Etihad Airways (7 a week).
How many flights a day are there from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?
There are 7 a week, about 1 a day on average.
When are the first and last flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?
The flight departs at 09:50 (EY748). Local time.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?
January 2027: tickets from $338. The most expensive is February 2027, from $410.
What is the cheapest upcoming date to fly from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?
15 January 2027 (Friday): from $338 one way, with a connection, by recent searches. The search shows the price for your dates.
Which airline is the cheapest from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?
Etihad Airways: nonstop tickets from $514 on 12 November by recent searches. Prices change daily, so compare the sellers in the search.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 2 hours ahead of Johannesburg. Schedule times on this page are local to each airport.
Which Johannesburg airport do flights to Abu Dhabi leave from?
O.R. Tambo International (7 a week).