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Quick Flight Summary from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town

Lowest recent price
1,403 AED
Direct flight duration 11 hour 45 min
Arrival airports CPT
Best days to book Wednesday, Thursday
Average over the last 30 days
1,534 AED

Cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town

Best Price

Etihad Airways

12 Nov, Thu

Abu Dhabi – Cape Town

1d 6h 5m

1 stop

AUH–CPT

1,403 AED

Etihad Airways

14 Nov, Sat

Abu Dhabi – Cape Town

1d 10h 35m

1 stop

AUH–CPT

1,403 AED

Shortest Flight

Etihad Airways

16 Nov, Mon

Abu Dhabi – Cape Town

11h 45m

1 stop

AUH–CPT

1,403 AED

Etihad Airways

30 Nov, Mon

Abu Dhabi – Cape Town

1d 6h 5m

1 stop

AUH–CPT

1,403 AED

Etihad Airways

9 Dec, Wed

Abu Dhabi – Cape Town

1d 6h 5m

1 stop

AUH–CPT

1,403 AED

Etihad Airways

1 Dec, Tue

Abu Dhabi – Cape Town

1d 6h 5m

1 stop

AUH–CPT

1,409 AED

Etihad Airways

24 Nov, Tue

Abu Dhabi – Cape Town

11h 45m

1 stop

AUH–CPT

1,410 AED

Etihad Airways

25 Nov, Wed

Abu Dhabi – Cape Town

1d 6h 5m

1 stop

AUH–CPT

1,410 AED

Etihad Airways

13 Nov, Fri

Abu Dhabi – Cape Town

11h 45m

1 stop

AUH–CPT

1,411 AED

Last update: 10 November 2026 22:29

Estimated Prices for Abu Dhabi to Cape Town Flights

Cheapest Day12 November Thursday

Best Price

1,403 AED

Average Price

1,475 AED

1,826 AED

1,403 AED

1,414 AED

11Wed

Nov

1,403 AED

12Thu

1,411 AED

13Fri

1,403 AED

14Sat

1,826 AED

15Sun

1,403 AED

16Mon

1,411 AED

18Wed

1,411 AED

19Thu

1,414 AED

20Fri

1,414 AED

21Sat

1,414 AED

22Sun

1,414 AED

23Mon

1,410 AED

24Tue

1,410 AED

25Wed

1,744 AED

27Fri

1,744 AED

28Sat

1,403 AED

30Mon

1,409 AED

01Tue

Dec

1,411 AED

02Wed

1,716 AED

03Thu

1,414 AED

04Fri

1,651 AED

05Sat

1,411 AED

07Mon

1,411 AED

08Tue

1,403 AED

09Wed

1,716 AED

10Thu

1,414 AED

11Fri

1,414 AED

12Sat

1,414 AED

13Sun

1,411 AED

14Mon

Key Features of the Airlines

Star Alliance Member
Complimentary Meals
2x23kg Baggage

Premium Abu Dhabi Carrier
Generous Baggage
Award-Winning Service

Best LCC Middle East
Flexible Rebooking
Wide Domestic Network

Budget Abu Dhabi Flights
Modern A320 Fleet
Digital-First Experience

oneworld Member
Jordan Flag Carrier
Full Service

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

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 Cape Town City Center from Airport

Cape Town Intl. Airport

Cape Town is one of the three capitals of the Republic of South Africa located in the southernmost of Africa continent. This second largest city of the continental Africa stands out with its natural beauties and unique marine products. When you climb the Table Mountain in Cape Town, you are welcomed by the breathtaking view of the city and the ocean. Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela, a symbol of freedom and racial equality in the world, was held captive for years, is also located within the borders of Cape Town.

Cape Town is a very rich city in terms of transportation options. The metro lines and vintage trains carrying passengers throughout the city are the two main elements of the rail system. Passengers generally prefer buses and minibuses in the city. It is also possible to travel around the city with blue and red double-decker buses specially designed for tourists. There are also taxi or car rental options for passengers who want a comfortable and quick transportation.

If you prefer a quick and comfortable transportation after your plane has landed, you can get car from one of the car rental companies operating 24 hours at the airport. You can also get to the city center in a comfortable way by preferring taxi, bus or shuttle service.

Taxi

Taxis, which are among the commonly used transportation vehicles in this city where the weather is hot, operate 24 hours at the airport. With the modern and comfortable taxis, you can get to wherever you want in the city after a travel of 30 minutes.

Bus

You can get to the city by using the buses waiting in front of the terminal building of Cape Town Airport. These buses offer service between 04:20 am and 10:00 pm. They operate every 20 minutes.

Shuttle Service

If you want to get to the city center in a quick way with a private driver, many shuttle companies are waiting for you at the airport. To benefit from shuttle service, you can make your payment before or after your arrival and enjoy a comfortable travel to the city center.

Car Rental

If you are planning to stay in the city for at least a few days or travel to nearby cities, renting a car might be useful. From car rental companies located at the airport such as Budget, Woodford, Avis and Thrifty, you can rent a vehicle with the features you want and travel comfortably to the city.

Cape Town Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Monday

9 Nov

Fog

32°16°

Tuesday

10 Nov

Cloudy

30°16°

Today

Wednesday

11 Nov

Cloudy

24°16°

Thursday

12 Nov

Cloudy

25°16°

Friday

13 Nov

Cloudy

23°16°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wingie offer the cheapest Abu Dhabi-Cape Town flights?

When you search for Abu Dhabi-Cape Town flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Abu Dhabi-Cape Town flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.

Which airports can I use for Abu Dhabi-Cape Town flights?

For Abu Dhabi-Cape Town flights, you can use Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi Bus Station, Sir Bani Yas Island Airport as departure airport, and Cape Town Intl. Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Abu Dhabi-Cape Town and how long does the flight take?

The straight-line distance between Abu Dhabi and Cape Town is about 7521 km. According to Wingie flight data, there were no direct flights on this route in the last 30 days; the shortest connecting flight took about 11 hour 45 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Abu Dhabi-Cape Town flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Abu Dhabi-Cape Town flights is Thursday.

Abu Dhabi-Cape Town: which airline is better value on this route?

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 Etihad Airways starts from approximately 1,287 AED.

Airline	Price	Standard inclusions
Etihad Airways	1,287 AED	No changes allowed / No Refund / 1 piece x 7 kg of cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
Ethiopian Airlines	1,619 AED	—
Qatar Airways	3,261 AED	Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece x 7 kg of cabin baggage / 2 x 23 kg checked bags / Complimentary Refreshments
Turkish Airlines	3,051 AED	Paid Change / 1 piece x 8 kg of cabin baggage / 1 x 46 kg checked bag / Complimentary Refreshments