What is the cheapest airline that flies from Middle East to Cape Town Intl?

Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Air, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Middle East to Cape Town Intl

Which airlines fly to Cape Town?

Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways and South African are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cape Town from Middle East according to our data. Ethiopian Air 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.

How many flights depart from Middle East to Cape Town on average per day?

As of May 2026, there are 22 flights per day flying from Middle East to Cape Town. The most common time of day flights depart is 4:00, with 89% of flights taking off in the morning.

How many flights depart from Middle East to Cape Town on average per week?

As of May 2026, 154 flights take off from Middle East and land in Cape Town each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 14% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Middle East to Cape Town Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from Middle East to Cape Town Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Middle East to Cape Town Intl Airport?

As of May 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Middle East to Cape Town Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Middle East 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 Middle East to Cape Town Intl Airport.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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11:15 - 14:10

RUH

CPT

27h 55m

2 stops

15:10 - 15:55

CPT

RUH

47h 45m

2 stops

R10 349Etihad Airways

Sun, Jun 28 - Sat, Jul 4

14:40 - 14:10

RUH

CPT

24h 30m

2 stops

15:10 - 2:45

CPT

RUH

58h 35m

2 stops

R10 382Etihad Airways

Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Sep 3

8:55 - 13:00

AUH

CPT

30h 05m

1 stop

13:15 - 4:25

CPT

AUH

13h 10m

1 stop

R11 682Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jun 22 - Wed, Jul 8

5:45 - 10:15

AUH

CPT

30h 30m

1 stop

9:00 - 4:25

CPT

AUH

17h 25m

2 stops

R11 715Qatar Airways

Mon, Jun 15 - Thu, Jun 18

22:45 - 10:15

AUH

CPT

13h 30m

1 stop

18:25 - 4:25

CPT

AUH

32h 00m

2 stops

R11 764Qatar Airways

Mon, Jun 22 - Wed, Jul 8

4:40 - 14:10

JED

CPT

10h 30m

1 stop

15:10 - 2:40

CPT

JED

10h 30m

1 stop

R12 768Ethiopian Air

Sun, Jun 21 - Sun, Jun 28

8:55 - 13:00

AUH

CPT

30h 05m

1 stop

13:15 - 21:15

CPT

AUH

30h 00m

1 stop

R12 784Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jun 29 - Thu, Jul 2

4:40 - 14:10

JED

CPT

10h 30m

1 stop

15:10 - 2:40

CPT

JED

10h 30m

1 stop

R12 850Ethiopian Air

Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 12

0:40 - 16:40

TLV

CPT

17h 00m

1 stop

20:00 - 12:20

CPT

TLV

15h 20m

1 stop

R13 953Emirates

Sun, Jun 21 - Tue, Jul 7

16:50 - 11:30

TLV

CPT

19h 40m

1 stop

13:15 - 10:25

CPT

TLV

20h 10m

1 stop

R14 134Emirates

Thu, Jun 11 - Thu, Jul 9

Etihad Airways flights from Middle East to Cape Town

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Etihad Airways

Jun 28

RUH11:15Riyadh King Khaled Intl

27h 55m

2 stops

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

Jul 4

CPT15:10Cape Town Intl

47h 45m

2 stops

RUH15:55Riyadh King Khaled Intl

R10 349

Etihad Airways

Aug 20

RUH14:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl

24h 30m

2 stops

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

Sept 3

CPT15:10Cape Town Intl

58h 35m

2 stops

RUH2:45Riyadh King Khaled Intl

R10 382

Etihad Airways

Jul 27

RUH22:30Riyadh King Khaled Intl

40h 40m

2 stops

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

Aug 7

CPT15:10Cape Town Intl

47h 05m

2 stops

RUH15:15Riyadh King Khaled Intl

R10 432

Qatar Airways flights from Middle East to Cape Town

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Qatar Airways

Jun 15

AUH5:45Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

30h 30m

1 stop

CPT10:15Cape Town Intl

Jun 18

CPT9:00Cape Town Intl

17h 25m

2 stops

AUH4:25Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R11 715

Qatar Airways

Jun 22

AUH22:45Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

13h 30m

1 stop

CPT10:15Cape Town Intl

Jul 8

CPT18:25Cape Town Intl

32h 00m

2 stops

AUH4:25Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R11 764

Qatar Airways

Jul 2

AUH17:40Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

25h 50m

1 stop

CPT17:30Cape Town Intl

Jul 6

CPT6:05Cape Town Intl

20h 20m

2 stops

AUH4:25Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R11 781

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RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 28/6

11:15-14:10

2 stops27h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/7

15:10-15:55

2 stops47h 45m

R10 349

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 20/8

14:40-14:10

2 stops24h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/9

15:10-2:45

2 stops58h 35m

R10 382

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 22/6

8:55-13:00

1 stop30h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/7

13:15-4:25

1 stop13h 10m

R11 682

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 15/6

5:45-10:15

1 stop30h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/6

9:00-4:25

2 stops17h 25m

R11 715

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 22/6

22:45-10:15

1 stop13h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/7

18:25-4:25

2 stops32h 00m

R11 764

Fastest return journey

JeddahCape Town

JED - CPT

JEDCPT

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sun 21/6

4:40-14:10

1 stop10h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/6

15:10-2:40

1 stop10h 30m

R12 768

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 29/6

8:55-13:00

1 stop30h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/7

13:15-21:15

1 stop30h 00m

R12 784

JeddahCape Town

JED - CPT

JEDCPT

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sat 5/9

4:40-14:10

1 stop10h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/9

15:10-2:40

1 stop10h 30m

R12 850

Tel AvivCape Town

TLV - CPT

TLVCPT

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

Sun 21/6

0:40-16:40

1 stop17h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/7

20:00-12:20

1 stop15h 20m

R13 953

Tel AvivCape Town

TLV - CPT

TLVCPT

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

Thu 11/6

16:50-11:30

1 stop19h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/7

13:15-10:25

1 stop20h 10m

R14 134

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Middle East to Cape Town

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Middle East, with most prices found around R5 397. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of May, then flying in April is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R5 463.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as R15 457. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Cape Town on Sunday is R58 499.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Cape Town is in the evening. momondo users have found flights departing from Middle East to Cape Town in the evening for as low as R17 729. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to Cape Town, so prices are often more expensive at around R18 120 per ticket.

What is the cheapest Middle East to Cape Town Intl flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Middle East to Cape Town?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from Middle East when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around R15 252 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 Middle East for as low as R12 291 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Middle East to Cape Town flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Middle East to Cape Town flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Middle East to Cape Town flights?

You could potentially save up to 44% on your flight if you consider stops on a Middle East to Cape Town flight.

Cheap Middle East to Cape Town flight deals and tips

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Best price found	R11 907
Fastest flight time	9h 30m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Cape Town	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Cape Town from Middle East in the past 72 hours is R11 907. The best return flight deal from Middle East to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R17 346.

The fastest flight from Middle East to Cape Town takes 9h 30m

Direct flights go from Middle East to Cape Town every day.

There is 1 airport in Cape Town. From Middle East there are direct flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Middle East to Cape Town

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Middle East to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Middle East to Cape Town Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Middle East to Cape Town Intl Airport?
As of May 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Middle East to Cape Town Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Middle East 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 Middle East to Cape Town Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Middle East to Cape Town?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Middle East and Cape Town, the leading plane model is Boeing 777-300ER, making up 77,40% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A350-900 with 21,14%, Boeing 777-200LR with 1,09%, and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with 0,24%.

Best airlines flying from Middle East to Cape Town

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Middle East to Cape Town with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R5 389	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 727 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R8 525	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 002 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R12 158	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 568 reviews	Search Emirates flights
South African	PriceFrom R15 033	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 62 reviews	Search South African flights

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