Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi, Compare and Book easily

Quick Flight Summary from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi

Lowest recent price
1,352 AED
Direct flight duration 11 hour 20 min
Arrival airports AUH / ZVJ / XSB
Best days to book Monday, Wednesday
Average over the last 30 days
1,475 AED

Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi

Best Price

Airlink

3 Dec, Thu

Cape Town – Abu Dhabi

1d 2h 25m

1 stop

CPT–AUH

1,352 AED

Airlink

11 Dec, Fri

Cape Town – Abu Dhabi

1d 2h 25m

1 stop

CPT–AUH

1,352 AED

Shortest Flight

Airlink

16 Nov, Mon

Cape Town – Abu Dhabi

11h 40m

1 stop

CPT–AUH

1,363 AED

Airlink

6 Nov, Fri

Cape Town – Abu Dhabi

1d 2h 25m

1 stop

CPT–AUH

1,411 AED

Airlink

4 Dec, Fri

Cape Town – Abu Dhabi

23h 20m

1 stop

CPT–AUH

1,411 AED

Airlink

28 Nov, Sat

Cape Town – Abu Dhabi

1d 2h 25m

1 stop

CPT–AUH

1,418 AED

Airlink

7 Dec, Mon

Cape Town – Abu Dhabi

1d 8h 45m

1 stop

CPT–AUH

1,418 AED

Airlink

29 Nov, Sun

Cape Town – Abu Dhabi

23h 20m

1 stop

CPT–AUH

1,420 AED

Airlink

30 Nov, Mon

Cape Town – Abu Dhabi

11h 40m

1 stop

CPT–AUH

1,420 AED

Last update: 02 November 2026 16:01

Estimated Prices for Cape Town to Abu Dhabi Flights

Cheapest Day3 December Thursday

Best Price

1,352 AED

Average Price

1,678 AED

3,032 AED

1,352 AED

1,489 AED

02Mon

Nov

1,489 AED

03Tue

1,489 AED

04Wed

1,492 AED

05Thu

1,411 AED

06Fri

2,304 AED

07Sat

1,489 AED

09Mon

1,492 AED

15Sun

1,363 AED

16Mon

2,286 AED

20Fri

2,756 AED

21Sat

1,496 AED

22Sun

1,489 AED

23Mon

1,439 AED

26Thu

1,418 AED

28Sat

1,420 AED

29Sun

1,420 AED

30Mon

1,420 AED

01Tue

Dec

1,352 AED

03Thu

1,411 AED

04Fri

3,032 AED

05Sat

2,286 AED

06Sun

1,418 AED

07Mon

1,352 AED

11Fri

1,931 AED

13Sun

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 Cape Town City Center

Cape Town Intl. Airport

In Cape Town, which the largest and most crowded city of South Africa, you can use buses and taxis for going to the airport. It is also possible to reach the airport in a short time by renting a car in the city.

Taxi

You can get to the airport in about 20 minutes by getting on a taxi. Using a taxi may be a better choice because buses are very crowded and the weather is too hot.

Bus

For going to the airport, you can an also use the buses, which are the most popular public transportation vehicles in the city. You can reach the airport after a travel of approximately 40 minutes by using the buses operating all day long except late hours of the night.

Car Rental

Since the distance between the airport and the city center is short, car rental, which is more expensive option than others, is less preferred. However, if you want to rent a car, you can get a car from many companies that you can find on the internet.

Airport Information

Cape Town Airport has a single terminal building with multiple floors. At the airport, there are banks where you can perform your currency exchange transactions and a store where you can buy souvenirs, clothes and books. Furthermore, at Spur Restaurant, you can taste local foods and drink something while waiting for your flight. At this restaurant which is located on a very wide area, you can spend time watching the takeoff and landing of the planes as well as enjoying the delicacies of Cape Town and world cuisine.

Transportation to Abu Dhabi City Center from Airport

Zayed International Airport

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

Airport Shuttle

Some airline companies flying to Abu Dhabi International Airport offer a free 24-hour shuttle service which you can benefit to go both to the airport and the city center.

City Bus

You can reach the city by taking buses A1, which depart from the airport every 40 minutes.

Taxi

Taxi is one of the alternatives that can be considered to reach the city. The most common means of transport in Abu Dhabi is taxi. However, since demand is high, you can wait for a long time under heat. Almost all the taxis accept credit cards. If you are traveling for business purposes, buying a voucher may be beneficial.

Car Rental

Renting a car is one of the most reasonable options for transportation in Abu Dhabi. Because the United Arab Emirates is a fortunate country in terms of oil reserves, oil prices are quite low. If you want to take advantage of this, it is possible to find many car rental offices in the city center and at the airport.

Abu Dhabi Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today

Monday

2 Nov

Clear

35°26°

Tuesday

3 Nov

Clear

33°26°

Wednesday

4 Nov

Fog

33°26°

Thursday

5 Nov

Clear

33°26°

Friday

6 Nov

Clear

35°25°

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More Information About Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi City Guide

Zayed International Airport

Abu Dhabi Bus Station

Sir Bani Yas Island Airport

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

The straight-line distance between Cape Town and Abu Dhabi 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 20 minutes.

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

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

Cape Town-Abu Dhabi: 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 Airlink starts from approximately 1,348 AED.

Airline	Price	Standard inclusions
Airlink	1,348 AED	No changes allowed / No Refund / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
Etihad Airways	1,794 AED	No changes allowed / No Refund / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
Qatar Airways	2,179 AED	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	2,647 AED	—
South African Airways	1,431 AED	Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece handbag / 1 piece X 40 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
Turkish Airlines	2,379 AED	Paid Change / 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
Condor	3,768 AED	Paid Change / 1 piece X 6 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 20 kg checked baggage