Search Flights from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi

Quick Flight Summary from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi

  • Lowest recent price
    $360
  • Direct flight duration 11 hour 20 min
  • Arrival airports AUH / ZVJ / XSB
  • Best days to book Thursday, Saturday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $381

Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi

Best Price

South African Airways

South African Airways
20 Nov, Fri
Cape Town – Abu Dhabi
21h 20m
1 stop
CPT–AUH

Airlink

Airlink
5 Nov, Thu
Cape Town – Abu Dhabi
1d 3h 45m
1 stop
CPT–AUH

Airlink

Airlink
1 Dec, Tue
Cape Town – Abu Dhabi
1d 2h 25m
1 stop
CPT–AUH

Airlink

Airlink
25 Oct, Sun
Cape Town – Abu Dhabi
23h 20m
1 stop
CPT–AUH

Airlink

Airlink
31 Oct, Sat
Cape Town – Abu Dhabi
1d 8h 45m
1 stop
CPT–AUH

Airlink

Airlink
21 Nov, Sat
Cape Town – Abu Dhabi
11h 40m
1 stop
CPT–AUH

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways
6 Nov, Fri
Cape Town – Abu Dhabi
1d 2h 15m
1 stop
CPT–AUH

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways
12 Nov, Thu
Cape Town – Abu Dhabi
1d 2h 15m
1 stop
CPT–AUH
Shortest Flight

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways
13 Nov, Fri
Cape Town – Abu Dhabi
11h 20m
1 stop
CPT–AUH

Last update: 16 October 2026 10:51

Estimated Prices for Cape Town to Abu Dhabi Flights

Cheapest Day20 November Friday
Best Price
$360
Average Price
$490
$716
$360
$523
16Fri
Oct
$716
17Sat
$523
19Mon
$666
24Sat
$372
25Sun
$372
31Sat
$607
01Sun
Nov
$371
05Thu
$477
06Fri
$517
10Tue
$517
11Wed
$477
12Thu
$477
13Fri
$607
15Sun
$360
20Fri
$372
21Sat
$371
01Tue
Dec

Key Features of the Airlines

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
Friday
16 Oct
Fog
36°28°
Saturday
17 Oct
Clear
37°30°
Sunday
18 Oct
Fog
37°28°
Monday
19 Oct
Fog
36°26°
Tuesday
20 Oct
Clear
36°27°

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
The flight distance between Cape Town-Abu Dhabi is 7521 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 9 hour 20 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Cape Town-Abu Dhabi flights is Thursday.
South African Airways, Airlink, Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Airlines organizes direct flights between Cape Town-Abu Dhabi.
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 South African Airways starts from approximately $358.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Etihad Airways
$461
No changes allowed / No Refund / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
Qatar Airways
$576
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
Airlink
$363
No changes allowed / No Refund / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
South African Airways
$358
Penalty-Free Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece handbag / Complimentary Refreshments
Condor
$1,518
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 20 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments

Last update: 15.10.2026

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