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Flying to Abu Dhabi

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 4,637
Cheapest month to flyJanuary
Average flight time7 hrs, 57 mins
Cheapest airport to fly fromJohannesburg O.R. Tambo
Most popular airlineEtihad Airways

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Fly into Zayed International

At the moment, the lowest priced flight tickets to Abu Dhabi are from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Zayed International.

Fly in March

The cheapest time to fly to Abu Dhabi is currently March.

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Frequently asked questions

Currently, Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways offer the cheapest flight tickets to Abu Dhabi.
We looked at upcoming return flights to Abu Dhabi departing over the next 12 months and found that Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Zayed International Airport for R 7,735 is the best price.
The cheapest month to fly to Al Ain is currently December. The cheapest month to fly to Zayed International is currently March.
The cheapest day to fly to Zayed International is currently Tuesday, 24 March 2026. The cheapest day to fly to Zayed International is currently Tuesday, 23 December 2025.
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport offers direct flights to Abu Dhabi.
If you're flying from South Africa, the cheapest city in Abu Dhabi to fly into is Abu Dhabi. The cheapest airport serving Abu Dhabi at the moment is Zayed International Airport.