Flying from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Zayed International Airport (AUH): what you need to know
The timezone in Abu Dhabi is UTC+4, which is two hours ahead of Cape Town.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your CPT to AUH flight.
During popular months like November, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cape Town Airport to Zayed International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CPT and AUH:
Istanbul Airport
Hamad International Airport
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Zayed International Airport (AUH)
R 6,235 is the best price for a one-way Cape Town Airport to Zayed International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 9,281. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from CPT to AUH, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Cape Town Airport to Zayed International Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from CPT to AUH is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Cape Town Airport to Zayed International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cape Town Airport (CPT)
Cape Town Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart CPT reach their destination on time.
Cape Town Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to CPT? If you're boarding an early flight from Cape Town Airport to Zayed International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Consider booking a hotel near AUH if you have a late Cape Town Airport to Zayed International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Zayed International Airport rental car and explore Abu Dhabi and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Alamo and Europcar are leading providers you can book with here.
Reserve your ride from Zayed International Airport several weeks before your trip to get the best possible rate. If you're going away during a peak period, it's wise to book even earlier.
Getting from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
Zayed International Airport to the centre of Abu Dhabi has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Zayed International Airport (AUH)
December is the busiest month for flights from Cape Town Airport to Zayed International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Abu Dhabi in May.
When reserving your flight from Cape Town Airport to Zayed International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Abu Dhabi, with the temperature ranging from 30ºC (86ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CPT to AUH in January. Temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United Arab Emirates you should also see. About 121 kilometres north-east of Abu Dhabi, a trip to Dubai will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Burj Khalifa, Dubai Opera and Dubai Gold Souk.
Around 145 kilometres north-east of Abu Dhabi, Sharjah is another favourite stop in the United Arab Emirates. Start your sightseeing at Rain Room, Al Noor Mosque and Adventureland.
