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Only Etihad Airways operates flights between Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $675 round-trip via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared to $742 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $23–$82 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Etihad Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner variants.

One-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 57% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 42% of one-stop connections
• Cairo (CAI) - 2% of one-stop connections

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $668 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $751, a difference of $83. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 28 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Sandton Convention Centre, Nelson Mandela Square and Eastgate Shopping Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 2:00 am and lands at 10:17 am
• Latest: departs at 2:10 am and lands at 10:27 am.

The flight takes about 8h 17m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 3% below the route average of $734. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A nonstop flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 8h 17m, covering 3,911 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $2,407, which is 545% above the typical average for this route.

Etihad Airways is the only airline operating Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights. 89% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 12h 21m, compared with 12h 26m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and 16h 26m via Cairo (CAI).

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 2 hours behind Abu Dhabi (South Africa Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $7 for economy cars. Top options include:
· GREEN MOTION
· Europcar
· Woodford
· Alamo
· Sixt

Round-trip flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from $641 to $850, with an average of $734 over the past 12 months. Anything below $641 counts as a good deal.