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Only Etihad Airways operates flights between Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 2,479 return via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared with AED 2,725 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 83–AED 300 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Etihad Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner variants.

One-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 57% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 42% of one-stop connections
• Cairo (CAI) – 2% of one-stop connections

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at AED 2,453 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at AED 2,758, a difference of AED 305. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 28 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 02:00 and lands at 10:17
• Latest: departs at 02:10 and lands at 10:27.

The flight takes about 8h 17m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 3% below the route average of AED 2,697. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 8h 17m, covering 10,129 km.

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.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 3,850, which is 181% above the typical average for this route.

Etihad Airways is the only airline operating Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights. 89% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 21m, compared to 12h 26m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and 16h 26m via Cairo (CAI).

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

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 25 for economy cars. Top options include:
· GREEN MOTION
· Europcar
· Woodford
· Alamo
· Sixt

Return flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from AED 2,354 to AED 3,119, with an average of AED 2,697 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 2,354 counts as a good deal.