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Airlines
7×
Per week
$614
From (live)
via EY
8.4h
Nonstop
Johannesburg (JNB) → Abu Dhabi (AUH)
Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International
DISTANCE
6 802 km
Abu Dhabi
Zayed International
Flight time is an estimate: great-circle distance with ~8% routing adjustment and ~45 min ground operations. Actual block time depends on the carrier, winds, and specific service (check the airline schedule).
Fare trend — last 4weeks
↔ stableLowest one-way fare from weekly Travelpayouts snapshots. See methodology for how we collect this.
When are fares cheapest?
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Compare carriers on this route
🇦🇪Etihad Airways
EY
- Frequency
- 7× / week
- Baggage
- LCC (paid) +10
- Migrant program
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Flights Johannesburg -> Abu Dhabi (JNB-AUH) — USD Fares, Airlines, Frequency
Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi connects South Africa with the United Arab Emirates capital, with around 7 flights a week, one a day. The route carries business travellers, tourists and passengers connecting onward across Asia. Block time is around eight and a half hours.
Airlines on this route
Etihad Airways operates JNB-AUH, flying a full-service widebody direct to Abu Dhabi with a checked baggage allowance and meals included. Abu Dhabi is the carrier’s main hub, which makes the route a wide gateway for connections across the Gulf, Asia and beyond.
| Carrier | Baggage baseline | Alliance |
|---|---|---|
| Etihad Airways (EY) | 30 kg | none |
USD fares — JNB-AUH
JNB-AUH fares climb around the December holidays and the southern-hemisphere summer. For those dates, booking two to three months ahead is sensible. Outside the peaks, five to eight weeks usually secures a reasonable economy fare in USD.
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About Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates, a modern city on the Gulf coast and the base of a major international airline. For travellers from Johannesburg it is a business destination and a connecting point onward across Asia.
FAQ
Which airlines fly Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi? Direct JNB-AUH flights are operated by Etihad Airways. Compare baggage baseline and alliance in the carrier table above.
How long is the JNB-AUH flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 8.4 hours. The JNB-AUH route runs roughly 7 flights per week across all carriers.
How much does a JNB-AUH flight cost and when is it cheapest? Typical economy fares sit in the $500-1,100 USD band. Intra-Africa and Gulf-hub transit fares move week-to-week; 4-8 weeks is the typical sweet spot.
What is the checked baggage allowance on JNB-AUH? It varies by carrier and fare class — see the baggage-baseline column in the carrier table above. Full-service carriers usually include 23-30 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it as an add-on. Confirm on the airline’s site before booking.
What currency is used in Abu Dhabi? Abu Dhabi uses USD. Fares in this guide are quoted in USD; budget on-the-ground spending in USD.
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