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Abu Dhabi Cape Town
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Tue, 07 May AUH - CPT
Thu, 09 May CPT - AUH
£560 £543
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Abu Dhabi Cape Town
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Tue, 28 May AUH - CPT
£326 £316
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Flight route information

Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
91% Trains are 91% more expensive in Cape Town than in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi £0.44
Cape Town £0.84
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
30% A meal in Cape Town is 30% cheaper than a meal in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi £8.76
Cape Town £6.3
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 23.83 ZAR
1 ZAR = 0.05 GBP
Last checked on 25 April 2024
Distance: 4678 miles
Abu Dhabi airports
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) How far from city centre: 1 miles
Al Dhafra Ab (DHF) How far from city centre: 1 miles
Bateen (AZI) How far from city centre: 1 miles
Cape Town airports
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) How far from city centre: 11 miles

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Tips for booking cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town

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Prices for tickets from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town may fluctuate while you are in the process of booking. While this isn't a common occurrence, it can happen because Opodo operates as an online travel agency, and ticket prices and availability are ultimately determined by the airlines. Therefore, if the airline adjusts prices or if the available tickets are depleted while you are making your reservation, you will receive confirmation within 48 hours after your ticket purchase.

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town

How long does the flight take to go from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?
The total flight time between Abu Dhabi and Cape Town is of around 10:25 hours on average, considering an average distance of 7,556 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town is 316£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Cape Town expensive to visit compared to Abu Dhabi?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Cape Town costs an average of 0.84 GBP, 68% cheaper than Abu Dhabi, with a fare of 2.63 GBP, while train tickets costs 91% more in Cape Town: 0.84 GBP against 0.44 GBP in Abu Dhabi. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 6.30 GBP in Cape Town, 28% less than the 8.76 GBP in Abu Dhabi. The price of the coffee is around 67% cheaper in Cape Town, with an average of 1.58 GBP, while in Abu Dhabi the coffee costs 4.78 GBP.
When is the best time to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?
The most popular months to book a trip from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town are September, August and January, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?
The best time of the year to go to Cape Town when flying from Abu Dhabi depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Cape Town from Abu Dhabi in terms of searches from our customer, followed by October and February. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, March, June and July are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Abu Dhabi - Cape Town.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions South Africa may apply when travelling from Abu Dhabi. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Cape Town compared to Abu Dhabi?
While in Abu Dhabi the temperatures can reach an average of 45.91 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 0.4 mm ,Cape Town's temperatures can go up to 28.98 ºC during the hot season, with 9.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 4.54 ºC in Cape Town, compared to the 12.72 ºC average degrees reported in Abu Dhabi. During the winter period, Abu Dhabi can register 1.6 mm precipitation, while Cape Town have an average of 12.0 mm rain level.
Airlines with indirect flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town are:
Airlines with indirect flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town are:
  • Etihad Airways, stoping in Johannesburg for 105 minutes minimun.
Flight Duration 10 h and 25 m Flights between Abu Dhabi and Cape Town take, on average, 10 h and 25 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight £316 Cheapest price for a flight between Abu Dhabi and Cape Town found by our customers in the last 72 hours
High season December According to search data from our customers, December is the busiest time to fly from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town
Airlines flying this route Etihad Airways Airline(s) with flights between Abu Dhabi to Cape Town

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