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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Dubai to Cape Town flights are currently cheapest in April.

Direct flights from Dubai to Cape Town

Dubai to Cape Town: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Dubai to Cape Town below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cape Town.

Dubai to Cape Town: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundAED 2,058
Cheapest month to flyJanuary
Average flight time9 hrs, 43 mins
Most popular airlineSouth African Airways
Average flights per week30

Finding cheap flights from Dubai to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Dubai to Cape Town is AED 2,058. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
9 hours and 43 minutes is the average flight time from Dubai to Cape Town.
South African Airways and Emirates fly direct from Dubai to Cape Town.
There are 30 flights per week flying from Dubai to Cape Town, as of December 2024.
The cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Cape Town is usually December 2024.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Dubai to Cape Town Airport on Saturday, January 25, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 43 minutes.
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We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Cape Town International Airport is the main airport serving Cape Town located roughly 20 km from the city. Travelers looking to fly from Dubai to Cape Town can catch flights with Emirates, currently the only airline providing flights on this route. All flights to Cape Town from Dubai depart from Dubai International Airport, the country’s main airport, not to be confused with Al Maktoum International Airport. Read our guide to the Emirates baggage allowance.

* This information is correct as of February 2018

Airport Information - Arriving

Cape Town International Airport is the second busiest airport in South Africa handling a range of flights across the globe. When your flight has arrived at the airport, there is a special bus service which runs into the center of Cape Town if you would rather not shell out on a private taxi. While you wait at the airport you can enjoy an excellent range of amenities and facilities to meet your needs. There are plenty of designer, retail and duty-free shops available to browse through, while the airport is also home to several dining and drinking establishments and also provides travelers with free Wi-Fi for up to four hours.

Airport Information - Departing

Dubai International Airport is the main airport serving Dubai and also one of the busiest airports in the world’s comprised of three passenger terminals. Passengers catching flights with Emirates will be based at Terminal 3 which is the home of all Emirates flights at the airport. It is incredibly easy to reach the airport from Dubai as both Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 are connected to the Dubai metro network, although there are also public buses available if you would prefer. Inside the airport you can look forward to a wealth of opportunities, with the airport is celebrated as one of the finest in the world. As well as a huge variety of designer, luxury and duty-free shopping, you’ll find many different restaurants, cafés and fast food outlets. In addition to this, the airport provides further luxuries such as free Wi-Fi, on-site spa services and even indoor gardens.

What to Expect in Cape Town

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In Cape Town it is generally quite warm and sunny with average highs in the mid-20s, while the coolest period in the year is from June until September which sees average highs of below 20 degrees. UAE national traveling to South Africa will need to make a visa application before traveling to the country, so make sure you do this with plenty of time to spare. Cape Town is served by a public transport network which consists of buses, minibuses and trains, while there are a number of car rental agencies available at Cape Town International Airport.

Further reading on Cape Town

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