AED 518 Find Cheap Flights from Africa to the United Arab Emirates

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Low seasonApril
Cheapest flightAED 518
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (3% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cairo to Sharjah

Flights from Africa to the United Arab Emirates: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Africa to the United Arab Emirates 
TaiwoFlew with Emirates
LOS
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DXB
Jan 2025
I wish to have known that infant on lap doesn't have allowance for checked baggage.
AmrFlew with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
CAI
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AUH
Jan 2025
Be three hours in advance as emigration was long .
CHARLESFlew with Emirates
CAI
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DXB
Oct 2024
Allow plenty of time for security checks and extra walking inside both terminals.
SirinFlew with Emirates
CAI
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DXB
Mar 2024
If you are vegetarian then make aware before hand otherwise you will be flying hungry

FAQs for booking flights from Africa to the United Arab Emirates

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Africa to the United Arab Emirates?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Africa to the United Arab Emirates.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Africa to the United Arab Emirates?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Africa to the United Arab Emirates is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Africa to the United Arab Emirates?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Africa to the United Arab Emirates with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Africa to the United Arab Emirates?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Africa to the United Arab Emirates up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airlines fly most frequently to the United Arab Emirates?

    Africa and United Arab Emirates are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Emirates (255 flights per week), Air Arabia (99 flights per week), and flydubai (97 flights per week).

  • How many airports are there in the United Arab Emirates?

    There are 7 airports in the United Arab Emirates. The busiest airport is Dubai Airport (DXB), with 56% of all flights arriving there.

  • Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in the United Arab Emirates?

    Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in the United Arab Emirates is Ras Al Khaimah Airport (RKT), with an average flight price of AED 561.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to the United Arab Emirates?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to the United Arab Emirates is Monday when return tickets can be as cheap as AED 2,390. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Tuesday, when return prices are AED 2,701 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to the United Arab Emirates?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to the United Arab Emirates is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost AED 2,515 on average. Morning departures are around 3% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to the United Arab Emirates is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is AED 2,940.

  • What is the cheapest flight to the United Arab Emirates?

    The cheapest ticket to the United Arab Emirates from Africa found in the last 72 hours was to Sharjah, at AED 518 return. The most popular route is Algiers (ALG) to Dubai (DXB) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was AED 1,136.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Africa to the United Arab Emirates?

    The cheapest month for flights from Africa to the United Arab Emirates is October, when tickets cost AED 1,432 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is AED 2,956 and AED 2,200 respectively.

  • How far in advance should I book a flight from Africa to the United Arab Emirates?

    To get a below-average price on a flight from Africa to the United Arab Emirates, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

  • How many cities have direct flights to the United Arab Emirates?

    From Africa, there are direct flights to the United Arab Emirates from 26 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Cairo, with 318 direct flights each week.

  • How many direct flights to the United Arab Emirates are there each day?

    There are around 172 direct flights from within Africa to the United Arab Emirates every day. Most flights (32%) depart in the afternoon.

  • How many direct flights to the United Arab Emirates are there each week?

    Each week there are around 1,201 direct flights from within Africa to the United Arab Emirates. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

  • How long is the flight to the United Arab Emirates?

    An average direct flight from Africa to the United Arab Emirates takes 8h 33m, covering a distance of 7794 km. The shortest route is Cairo (CAI) to Sharjah (SHJ) with an average flight time of 3h 10m.

  • How many long-haul flights are there to the United Arab Emirates each week?

    Each week, there are around 209 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), 640 medium-haul (3-6 hours), and 352 short-haul (up to 3 hours) flights to the United Arab Emirates. The most long-haul flights depart from Johannesburg.

  • What are the most popular destinations in the United Arab Emirates?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Dubai (87% of total searches to the United Arab Emirates). The next most popular destinations are Sharjah (9%) and Abu Dhabi (5%). Searches for flights to Ras Al Khaimah (0%) and to Al Ain (0%) are also popular.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Africa to the United Arab Emirates

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Africa to the United Arab Emirates? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3577 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.4Crew
8.1Boarding
7.9Food
8.2Entertainment
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Old flight not worth in economy. Even food was terrible

6.0 GoodArun, Jun 2026
TRV - DXB
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Old flight not worth in economy. Even food was terrible

It took almost 4 hours to collect the luggage from the belt in Lagos. Really pathetic. Flight attendents from Dubai to Lagos were very busy and were not responding at all.

Worst kayak is worst ill never ever use kayak ever again !!

The flight was delayed and the service was not good. All the new serve was beef and we don’t eat beef so we ended up buying our own meals at the airport twice.

It went well except at delhi airport they told me that my flight is canceled and only after talking to manager they were able to find seats for me and my wife

Offboarding in Dubai was a bit confusing. The bus dropped us off, we passed the security, and then we were again in departure, no clue, no guidance on where to get our luggage

Very good from the beginning to the end. Amazing experience

Seat did not recline at all, wi-FI did not work at all. Those are both very unfortunate for a 14 hour flight. Crew and food was of course very nice as always.

Always enjoyed flying with Emirates, flown with others but they don't really measure up. The others are cheaper without a doubt, but not as good as Emirates

Fly Dubai takes low cost and thrift to new depths in terms of service levels, terminal 2 is grossly inadequate for capacity and resembles a crowded buss or railway station,, the fly dubai( Emirates) flight is never on time(was 2.5 hrs delayed), and this is not an isolated experience, the flght air conditioning was turned low while we waited on the tarmac for take clearance to save fuel, should say more!!!! The depths! I only fly this airline from a compulsion, emirates code shares for connections to Muscat

I payed for extra leg room but in last moment my seating place was changed and i got standard one seat. Staff was not able to do anything , so was very disappointed because of this.

They lost the baggage and said it was deleted from the system. I had baggage tag so was able to file the complaint but there was no PIR number and update so far

It was very relaxing and staff were very quick to attend to any requests.

Air hostesses were great. Food was good. Flat bed is not that flat or comfortable.

Very disappointed to not have lounge access The shorter flight seats were uncomfortable

Seats were very comfortable and the staff too was very friendly.

I booked tickets for a family of five and specifically paid extra to select our seats together. We spent nearly $1,000 extra (around $100 per seat) for extra legroom so we could sit near each other. However, despite paying for this, we ended up being separated on the flight. This caused a major issue for our family because my parents do not speak English and rely on me to translate and assist them during the journey. I do not understand why Etihad changed our reserved seats without explanation. I am extremely dissatisfied with this experience. I expect the airline to do better, and I am requesting a full refund for the seat selection fees we paid.

1 hour delay meant missed my connecting flight and 1st day of holiday

Flight got canceled due to Middle East conflict. Just fly hasn’t refunded me the money

Unfortunately the flight was cancelled so I never got to go

Everything was great, the infotainment system was glitching but this was not a big deal.

It was a good experience - too many times checking at the airport - every time had to remove shoes , belt , laptop etc. that was a bit of exaggerated. The seat had a sharp metal plate -- which torn into my jeans.

The TV wasn't working No music for the whole flight from JFK to LOS It was too burring.

Flight was delayed by two hours. This really messed things up because I missed my connecting flight in Addis. I had a meeting in Entebbe which was scrapped because my flight from Addis landed later in the day.

To the Ethiopian Airlines Customer Relations Team, I am writing to formally express my disappointment regarding my recent travel experience with Ethiopian Airlines on flight [I629/352] . Unfortunately, the level of service provided fell significantly short of the standards I expected from your airline. I would like to highlight the following serious issues encountered during the journey: • Cabin Condition and Hygiene: The aircraft cabin was notably poorly maintained. The seating area was dirty, and there was a persistent, unpleasant odor throughout the flight, which made the environment very uncomfortable for passengers. • Inadequate Service: The overall level of service provided by the staff was unsatisfactory and did not reflect a professional passenger experience. • Baggage Loss: Upon arrival, I was informed that my luggage was lost. This is particularly distressing as it has caused significant personal inconvenience and disruption to my schedule. As a frequent traveler, I value reliability and a clean cabin environment. I request that you investigate these matters immediately, provide an update on the status of my missing baggage, and outline how you intend to compensate for these failures in service. I look forward to your prompt response and a resolution to my lost luggage claim. Sincerely, Puguh

I paid for internet that did not work and had to pay more to have it

Boarding was disorganized. Cabin crew was rude. Food was okay. Baggage was lost in Jeddah. Called airline for the past 5 days, either no response or saying the same thing as always which was "No bag has arrived. It should be here by tonight."

The crew was unfriendly and very rude to name a few (Helina). I felt unsafe due to most of the cabinets were open while on flight. All in all the flight was ok, but the crew needed more training on customer service most of all for international flights.

The plane was old and the luggage racks above us were visibly shaking during turbulence. Water was dripping on our heads during landing. Our flight was over 2 hours late departing but we were not updated or told what to expect as the screen at the gate continued to read “on time”

I had a memorable experience. I dont have any comments at this time regarding waht could be better.

Kayak offered terrible customer service. The 2nd of 3 flights were cancelled and it took me an hour on the phone to try to cancel the other 2. I had to call back later to get someone to assist. I was calling internationally and an already stressful situation was made worse.

Moderate carrier , one of the flight attendant crashed my leg with the food table and never bothered to apologia but give you a lecture about how to sit in your seat.

If the flight was full I would have been more uncomfortable as the space was small. The seat in front of me was very close, I wear transition lenses and it was too close for a comfortable viewing experience. The foot room was not the best either. The row was empty so I had shoulder width space. The foot space in my opinion could be better, I am just 6ft tall, medium built and found the space mediocre. The AC on the flight could have been cooler. We were delaed on the tarmac and the air con was warm. Even in the air, it could have been cooler. Apart from that excellent service crew, we were delayed on the tarmac and water was offered to us which was of good temperature. The snacks offered were acceptable. Thanks for a safe and smooth journey.

Boarding from T3 is a nightmare for the transfer to the aircraft.

BEST air crew in the industry and service delivery takes it to the next level from great to AMAZING!!!

No TVs are working, in my local busses also not work sometimes. Is the both are same,,

The timing for this flight is really odd.. at 4.45AM If it was 1AM or 8AM it would be great. I guess its probably for European connecting flights with Emirates? Anyway, for a budget airline, the business class product in FlyDubai is quite decent. You even get Champagne, although 4AM is an off time to have it. The Throne seat for me while is great for privacy, sleeping isn't great for the foot extension. This flight is great for me due to its direct nature but if Emirates did it, I would choose that.

The quality is worse and worse , this business ticket pricing is overpriced !!!!

The Plane was very small.. domestic route will perfect not international

If I have a choice I would not use this airline. They moved by booking to Smart Wings, an airline they code share with. Changing terminals in buses and dealing with some of the staff associated with it is not the best experience. Having stated that I must share that the crew of Smart Wings airlines was polite.

The temperature in the plane was very warm, never experienced in any airlines we have flown, normally its freezing. our trip from JFK to Cairo was unbearably warm.

My flight was great. Service by the crew was great. Only issue I had wss it got extremely warm mid way thru the flight. To the point it was a little uncomfortable

As usual, the flight was late with the typical excuse of "a technical issue beyond our control." This is the same excuse they use every late flight which is EVERY flight.

3 hours delay for a 1.5h flight on a stinky plane

The food was horrible and the service was even worse, the entertainment was broken and missing control stick, even boarding was unorganised unprofessional, even the seats was loose, 5 hrs delay going and almost 3hrs delay coming back, the only thing is direct flight but with all the delays I can get a lot better airline for cheaper and a lot better service.

Very good service with EGYPTAIR, would definitely recommend flying with them.

To be honest, there has been a significant improvement in the level of EgyptAir in terms of service and food quality.

Very basic service in business class. Mediocre will be the right word to describe them. Also, we arrived 8 hours late.

Flight was delayed for 3 hrs and there is nothing at the terminal except going back through security again. Food was offered but no vegetarian option

The worst experience ever, me and my little daughter suffered a lot on this trip. If there is zero or below-zero evaluation, definitely, I will give them.

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