What is the cheapest airline that flies from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Cape Town Intl?

Ethiopian Air is the most popular carrier operating from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Cape Town Intl

Which airlines fly to Cape Town?

South African, Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cape Town from Abu Dhabi according to our data. South African is the first choice among our users, with 33% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Cape Town. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Cape Town on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

As of August 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

R5 483 Cheap Flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town in 2026

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2:10 - 13:25AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

13h 15m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

11:05 - 19:45CPT Cape Town Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

30h 40m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

R10 005Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Oct 7

2:10 - 13:25AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

13h 15m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

20:25 - 19:45CPT Cape Town Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21h 20m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

R10 101Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Sun, Sep 20

2:10 - 13:25AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

13h 15m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

11:05 - 19:45CPT Cape Town Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

30h 40m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

R10 101Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Fri, Oct 23

2:10 - 13:25AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

13h 15m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

14:15 - 19:45CPT Cape Town Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

27h 30m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

R10 165Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 16

4:25 - 14:10AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

11h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 3:10CPT Cape Town Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

11h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R10 774Ethiopian Air

Fri, Sep 11 - Wed, Sep 23

4:25 - 14:10AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

11h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 3:10CPT Cape Town Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

11h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R10 807Ethiopian Air

Sun, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 11

4:25 - 14:10AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

11h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 3:10CPT Cape Town Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

11h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R10 807Ethiopian Air

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 12

17:40 - 10:15AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

18h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

15:20 - 10:55CPT Cape Town Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

17h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

R12 330Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16

5:45 - 17:30AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

13h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:00 - 4:25CPT Cape Town Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

17h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

R12 330Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7

5:45 - 17:30AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

13h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

7:00 - 4:25CPT Cape Town Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

19h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

R12 346Qatar Airways

Fri, Oct 2 - Fri, Oct 9

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Qatar Airways flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town

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Qatar Airways

Sept 9

AUH17:40Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

18h 35m

1 stop

CPT10:15Cape Town Intl

Sept 16

CPT15:20Cape Town Intl

17h 35m

2 stops

AUH10:55Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R12 330

Qatar Airways

Oct 2

AUH5:45Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

13h 45m

1 stop

CPT17:30Cape Town Intl

Oct 9

CPT7:00Cape Town Intl

19h 25m

2 stops

AUH4:25Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R12 346

Qatar Airways

Sept 30

AUH5:45Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

13h 45m

1 stop

CPT17:30Cape Town Intl

Oct 7

CPT7:00Cape Town Intl

19h 25m

2 stops

AUH4:25Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R12 747

Ethiopian Air flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Abu Dhabi to Cape Town flight tickets

Ethiopian Air

Sept 11

AUH4:25Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

11h 45m

1 stop

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

Sept 23

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

11h 20m

1 stop

AUH3:10Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R10 774

Ethiopian Air

Oct 4

AUH4:25Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

11h 45m

1 stop

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

Oct 11

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

11h 20m

1 stop

AUH3:10Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R10 807

Ethiopian Air

Sept 17

AUH4:25Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

11h 45m

1 stop

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

Sept 24

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

11h 20m

1 stop

AUH3:10Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R10 823

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Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 29/9

2:10-13:25

1 stop13h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/10

11:05-19:45

1 stop30h 40m

R10 005

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 15/9

2:10-13:25

1 stop13h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/9

20:25-19:45

1 stop21h 20m

R10 101

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 18/10

2:10-13:25

1 stop13h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/10

11:05-19:45

1 stop30h 40m

R10 101

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 8/9

2:10-13:25

1 stop13h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/9

14:15-19:45

1 stop27h 30m

R10 165

Fastest return journey

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 11/9

4:25-14:10

1 stop11h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/9

13:50-3:10

1 stop11h 20m

R10 774

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 4/10

4:25-14:10

1 stop11h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/10

13:50-3:10

1 stop11h 20m

R10 807

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 5/10

4:25-14:10

1 stop11h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/10

13:50-3:10

1 stop11h 20m

R10 807

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 9/9

17:40-10:15

1 stop18h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/9

15:20-10:55

2 stops17h 35m

R12 330

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 30/9

5:45-17:30

1 stop13h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/10

9:00-4:25

2 stops17h 25m

R12 330

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 2/10

5:45-17:30

1 stop13h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/10

7:00-4:25

2 stops19h 25m

R12 346

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Abu Dhabi and Cape Town?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R10 638 to R13 885.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R10 005.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Abu Dhabi, with most prices found around R10 165. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of November, then flying in September is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R10 758.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from Abu Dhabi when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around R12 419 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from Abu Dhabi for as low as R11 769 on momondo.

How have Abu Dhabi to Cape Town flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2026, prices for Abu Dhabi to Cape Town flights are approximately 52% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Best price found	R5 483
Fastest flight time	11h 45m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Cape Town from Abu Dhabi in the past 72 hours is R5 483. The best return flight deal from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R10 005.

The fastest flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town takes 11h 45m

There are no direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town. There are no popular flight routes from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town

How far is Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Cape Town Intl by plane?
The straight-line distance from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Cape Town Intl is 7515,5 km. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 11h 45m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
As of August 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town is Ethiopian Air, representing 56% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airline is Qatar Airways at 44%.

Best airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R9 481	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 029 reviews		Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R10 995	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 735 reviews		Search Qatar Airways flights

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