AED 1,157 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi – Compare and Save

OR Tambo Airport is 30 minutes (27 kilometers) from Sandton and 28 minutes (25 kilometers) from Rosebank. Depending on whether you take the Gautrain from the airport, it will take 15 minutes to Sandton and up to 45 minutes to Rosebank (you must change platforms at Sandton Station and wait for the next train to Rosebank).

At the moment, there are three terminals at the Abu Dhabi International Airport. These are Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and Terminal 3. Terminal 1A and Terminal 1B are two parts of the first terminal.while terminal 2 is in a separate building to the west of Terminal 1. It is mostly used by low-cost airlines. Terminal 3 at the Abu Dhabi airport is for Etihad Airways and its Airbus A380s, which are the country's main airline.

Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

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

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.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi:

• Economy class
• First Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 2,026 return via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared with AED 2,256 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 105–AED 367 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines and Cathay Pacific. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

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

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 60% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 38% of one-stop connections
• Victoria Seychelles Intl (SEZ) – 1% of one-stop connections
• Cairo (CAI) – 1% 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at AED 2,100 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at AED 2,365, a difference of AED 264. 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 36 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Abu Dhabi are Al Wahda Mall, Madinat Zayed Shopping Center, and Khalifa Center. These are among the most viewed places in Abu Dhabi on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 09:45 and lands at 17:42
• Latest: departs at 09:50 and lands at 17:47.

The flight takes about 7h 57m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 5% below the route average of AED 2,222. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi takes 7h 57m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about AED 1,726 to AED 14,435. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 1,697, which is 22% above the typical average for this route.

Etihad Airways is the only airline operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi flights. 85% 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 16m, compared to 12h 18m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and 16h 49m via Cairo (CAI).

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

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport (AUH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 13 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Alamo
· AMEX
· Hertz
· Autostrad Rent A Car
· DRIVUS

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi range from AED 1,964 to AED 2,543, with an average of AED 2,222 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 1,964 counts as a good deal.