AUH - CPT

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Cheapest return flight
AED 2,420
Typical prices: AED 2,533-AED 3,354
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Thu 11/10Sat 13/10
AUH - CPT • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
AED 1,282
Typical prices: AED 1,445-AED 1,922
Multiple Airlines
Sun 14/10
AUH - CPT • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Cape Town. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
14 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 14 weeks in advance save around 9% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 17% price drop
December
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Addis Ababa Bole (ADD)
Cheapest • Avg AED 2,836 (return)
Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)
Shortest trip • 12h 43m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town (AUH-CPT)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town

Sun, 11 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct
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02:10 - 16:45AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
16h 35m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
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14:15 - 19:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
27h 30m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
AED 2,420Multiple Airlines
Thu, 5 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
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04:25 - 14:10AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
11h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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13:50 - 03:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
11h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
AED 2,446Ethiopian Air
Tue, 3 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
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04:25 - 14:10AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
11h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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13:50 - 03:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
11h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
AED 2,449Ethiopian Air
Fri, 23 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct
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04:25 - 14:10AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
11h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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13:50 - 03:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
11h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
AED 2,453Ethiopian Air
Fri, 23 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct
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04:25 - 22:50AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
20h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Johannesburg OR Tambo
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06:00 - 03:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
19h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Addis Ababa Bole
AED 2,794Multiple Airlines
Sat, 7 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov
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18:15 - 17:25AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 10m2 stops Manama Bahrain Intl Doha Hamad Intl
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09:55 - 21:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
33h 25m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl Manama Bahrain Intl
AED 2,927Multiple Airlines
Sat, 3 Oct - Fri, 9 Oct
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09:10 - 14:10AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
31h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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17:25 - 19:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
24h 20m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
AED 2,967Multiple Airlines
Wed, 17 Mar - Sun, 21 Mar
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23:40 - 14:35AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
16h 55m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
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12:35 - 10:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
20h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
AED 3,433Qatar Airways
Wed, 17 Mar - Sun, 21 Mar
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17:55 - 14:35AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
22h 40m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
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12:35 - 10:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
20h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
AED 3,474Qatar Airways
Sun, 18 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct
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17:40 - 10:15AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
18h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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06:05 - 03:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
19h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl
AED 3,562Qatar Airways
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Abu Dhabi to Cape Town flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town with more confidence.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town and is 7% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 9% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town at AED 2,405 return.
•December (AED 3,393) and October (AED 3,158) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 41% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town the cheapest?

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town are cheapest 14 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 9% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Abu Dhabi to Cape Town flights

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

AED 1,282
Most popular time to fly (17% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Abu Dhabi to Cape Town flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town.

  • How long is a flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?

    A direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town takes 0h 00m, covering 12,108 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Abu Dhabi to Cape Town flight?

    Return flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town range from AED 2,533 to AED 3,354, with an average of AED 2,905 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 2,533 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Abu Dhabi to Cape Town flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 2% above the route average of AED 2,905. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about AED 2,420 to AED 21,291. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town looking right now?

    One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 2,434, which is 53% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?

    Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 11 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Europcar
    • Sixt
    • GREEN MOTION
    • Hertz
    • Woodford

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?

    Flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town pass through?

    One-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town most commonly connect through:

    • Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 52% of one-stop connections
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 38% of one-stop connections
    • Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) – 10% of one-stop connections

    Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Abu Dhabi to Cape Town route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at AED 2,703 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at AED 3,184, a difference of AED 481. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?

    Flying via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 43m, compared to 13h 25m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and 14h 13m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

  • What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Cape Town?

    Cape Town is 2 hours behind Abu Dhabi (South Africa Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?

    Sea Point Pavilion is one of the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Abu Dhabi to Cape Town flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Thursday flights average AED 2,703 – about AED 481 less than Monday (15% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 14 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 9% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Abu Dhabi to Cape Town trip for February. Fares historically average AED 2,405 return in that month – typically AED 988 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cape Town Intl Airport.
    - Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

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