Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi
JNB — AUH
27 Dez — 3 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl are usually found in February or October, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Tuesday
Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Abu Dhabi (AUH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
Popular in
December
Cheapest in
February
Average price
£421
Good round-trip deal
£372 or less
Good one-way deal
£253 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£29 potential increase over avg. return price).
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi. Price data was last updated on 21 November 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 58 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi (average of £262). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of £371). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to AUH?
Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
How often are flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi delayed?
About 21% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 92 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi flights?
Over the past year, Etihad Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 21% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi?
Share of one-stop return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 71% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £362.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 40m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 03m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Abu Dhabi
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Abu Dhabi. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Abu Dhabi. Reviews last updated 27 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Abu Dhabi from Johannesburg OR Tambo?
For a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi, you will be flying into Zayed Intl. Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) is just 17.4 mi from the center of the city. Zayed Intl is the only Abu Dhabi airport and it handles 4 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 2 airlines have flights to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi round-trip?
Etihad Airways, at £375, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Qatar Airways. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi for 14% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi on time: TAP AIR PORTUGAL (100%), Etihad Airways (70%), Scandinavian Airlines (70%).
Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi.
Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi (average of £262). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of £371). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
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