Search Flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg

Quick Flight Summary from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg

  • Lowest recent price
    $326
  • Direct flight duration 11 hour 5 min
  • Direct airlines Etihad Airways
  • Arrival airports HLA / JNB
  • Best days to book Sunday, Thursday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $274

Cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg

Shortest Flight

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines
30 Oct, Fri
Abu Dhabi – Johannesburg
11h 5m
1 stop
AUH–JNB

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines
4 Nov, Wed
Abu Dhabi – Johannesburg
11h 5m
1 stop
AUH–JNB

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines
1 Nov, Sun
Abu Dhabi – Johannesburg
11h 5m
1 stop
AUH–JNB

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines
10 Nov, Tue
Abu Dhabi – Johannesburg
11h 5m
1 stop
AUH–JNB

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines
15 Nov, Sun
Abu Dhabi – Johannesburg
11h 5m
1 stop
AUH–JNB

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines
21 Oct, Wed
Abu Dhabi – Johannesburg
11h 5m
1 stop
AUH–JNB

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines
17 Nov, Tue
Abu Dhabi – Johannesburg
11h 5m
1 stop
AUH–JNB

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines
20 Oct, Tue
Abu Dhabi – Johannesburg
11h 5m
1 stop
AUH–JNB

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines
27 Oct, Tue
Abu Dhabi – Johannesburg
11h 5m
1 stop
AUH–JNB

Last update: 10 October 2026 23:56

Direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg

Etihad Airways

Estimated Prices for Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg Flights

Cheapest Day30 October Friday
Best Price
$326
Average Price
$343
$688
$326
$688
11Sun
Oct
$422
12Mon
$364
13Tue
$364
14Wed
$329
15Thu
$328
16Fri
$329
17Sat
$328
18Sun
$328
19Mon
$328
20Tue
$327
21Wed
$328
24Sat
$329
25Sun
$329
26Mon
$328
27Tue
$329
28Wed
$328
29Thu
$326
30Fri
$329
31Sat
$327
01Sun
Nov
$329
02Mon
$329
03Tue
$326
04Wed
$329
05Thu
$329
06Fri
$327
10Tue
$329
11Wed
$329
12Thu
$329
13Fri
$327
15Sun
$328
17Tue
$329
19Thu
$329
20Fri
$328
21Sat
$329
25Wed
$329
26Thu

Key Features of the Airlines

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Transportation to Airport from Abu Dhabi City Center

Zayed International Airport

Abu Dhabi International Airport is 30 kilometers in the east of the city center. The city center is easily reached by shuttle, city bus or taxi. You can also rent a car from the offices of car rental companies located in the city center and at the airport.

Airport Shuttle

You can make benefit of the 24-hour shuttle service to go to the airport. You can easily get to the airport from the city center with services arranged according to flight departure times.

City Bus

In the United Arab Emirates, especially in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, public transport is quite inadequate. However, you can still try buses A1. You can use this option to get to the airport from the city center.

Taxi

The most common means of transportation in Abu Dhabi are taxis. Because of the inadequate public transportation, the public prefer the taxi. Taxi prices are also reasonable because the country is rich in oil reserves. You can consider the taxi option to reach the airport.

Private Car

It is one of the easiest ways to get to the airport. Abu Dhabi has wide, high standard urban roads. Traffic density is experienced at certain hours in the city center. You can easily reach the airport by connecting to the E20 and E22 motorway from the city center with your private car.

Airport Information

Abu Dhabi Airport offers you many options. If you like, you can spend your time in cafés and restaurants such as Mc Donalds, O'Brien's, Panapolis, Illy Espressamante or you can enjoy duty free shopping. You can evaluate your time in spa and massage rooms until your flight is up, and you can make your business negotiations in the exclusive VIP lounges.

Transportation to Johannesburg City Center from Airport

O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport

O.R. Tambo International Airport, also known as O.R. Tambo, is located near Johannesburg city centre. You can travel to the city centre from the airport by buses or taxis which you can find in front of the airport terminals. There are also other transportation options such as limousine and train which respond to different needs for the passengers at the airport. There are both international and domestic flights at the airport, which hosts millions of passengers every year.

Bus

Among the vehicles that you can choose for traveling to the city centre from O.R. Tambo International Airport, bus is the most affordable one. Buses going to the city centre depart from the terminal exit and pick up passengers from both domestic and international terminals. Bus fares are usually low and once you arrive in the city centre, you can walk to your destination or take a taxi or another bus. If you are not familiar with the city and visiting for the first time, it is recommended to take a taxi instead of public transportation such as bus.

Taxi

You can easily find a taxi at any time of the day in front of the airport terminal and travel to different districts in or near Johannesburg city centre. Compared to the other vehicles, taking a taxi is a far better option for the foreigners visiting the city for the first time, because of safety reasons. Traveling to Johannesburg city centre by the taxis you can take from the exit gates of the airport terminals takes about 35 – 40 minutes. Moreover, taxi fares in the city are generally not too high, and if you are traveling in groups of 2 – 3 people, you can travel to the city centre by taxi at reasonable prices.

Train

You can also travel by the trains that you can take from the train station located between the A and B terminals at the airport. The train fares are just as reasonable as the bus fares. When you take the train, you can travel to different routes you want to go in the city centre.

Limousine

There are also more comfortable  transportation options such as limousines at the airport for the passengers. The limousines, which you can hire from the terminal, offer an extremely fast and pleasant journey with their chauffeurs. Limousines, together with taxis, are the safest vehicles to travel to the city centre.

Rent a Car

Passengers who want to rent a car at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport can get a car delivered in a short time by going to the offices of international rent a car companies such as Hertz, AVIS, Europcar, Budget or National. Rental cars are a convenient and fast way to travel and passengers may also choose luxury cars . Remember to take your travel documents and identification papers, which you will need to rent a car, with you. Also, by making reservation in advance, you can get your car ready before you land on the airport and begin driving to the city centre without losing too much time.

Johannesburg Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Saturday
10 Oct
Clear
29°17°
Today
Sunday
11 Oct
Cloudy
25°15°
Monday
12 Oct
Cloudy
28°14°
Tuesday
13 Oct
Cloudy
29°16°
Wednesday
14 Oct
Cloudy
30°16°

Flights with Alternative Departure Locations Abu Dhabi Johannesburg

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Abu Dhabi-Johannesburg flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Abu Dhabi-Johannesburg flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Abu Dhabi-Johannesburg flights, you can use Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi Bus Station, Sir Bani Yas Island Airport as departure airport, and Lanseria Intl. Airport, O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Abu Dhabi-Johannesburg is 6303 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 7 hour 50 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Abu Dhabi-Johannesburg flights is Tuesday.
Ethiopian Airlines organizes direct flights between Abu Dhabi-Johannesburg.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Ethiopian Airlines starts from approximately $302.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Qatar Airways
$667
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 2 pieces X 23 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
Ethiopian Airlines
$302
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Last update: 06.10.2026

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