Question 1

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight from Johannesburg to Dubai typically takes around 8 hours 15 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, you should allow more time. Typical one-stop journeys take around 10 hours 15 minutes. For the quickest journey, a direct flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are direct flights from Johannesburg to Dubai, although not necessarily every day. On average, around 9 to 10 flights per week are available. If you have flexibility with your travel dates, you will find it easier to secure a suitable direct connection.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from Johannesburg to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Dubai are operated by, among others, Emirates. There are also connecting flights with one stop, for example with Qatar Airways (via Doha), Ethiopian Airlines (via Addis Ababa) and Air Tanzania (via Dar es Salaam). If a short travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Dubai operate daily. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day has no direct service, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from Johannesburg to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Johannesburg to Dubai there are on average around 1 to 2 flights per day. The number of services can vary by day of the week and season. If you are flexible with your dates, it is worth comparing several departure days.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from Johannesburg to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Johannesburg to Dubai there are around 9 to 10 flights per week. The number of services can vary depending on the season and day of the week. If you have flexibility, it is worth looking at several departure days to find the best option.

Question 7

When does the first flight from Johannesburg to Dubai depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest direct flight from Johannesburg to Dubai usually departs at 10:25. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are particularly useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in Dubai.

Question 8

When does the last flight from Johannesburg to Dubai depart?

Accepted Answer

The last direct flight from Johannesburg to Dubai usually departs at 22:20. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a direct flight, as a connecting service could push the arrival time significantly later.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Price
Johannesburg Dubai	Outbound 06/07/26 1 Stopover (KGL) WB0103, WB0304 27h 20min	Return 03/08/26 1 Stopover (KGL) WB0305, WB0108 14h 30min	RwandAir	£369
Best option Johannesburg Dubai	Outbound 03/08/26 direct EK0764 08h 15min	Return 20/08/26 direct EK0763 08h 20min	Emirates Airline	£599
Johannesburg Dubai	Outbound 06/07/26 1 Stopover (KGL) WB0103, WB0304 27h 20min	Return 03/08/26 1 Stopover (KGL) WB0305, WB0102 26h 30min	RwandAir	£372
Johannesburg Dubai	Outbound 06/07/26 1 Stopover (KGL) WB0109, WB0304 13h 40min	Return 03/08/26 1 Stopover (KGL) WB0305, WB0102 26h 30min	RwandAir	£381
Johannesburg Dubai	Outbound 03/08/26 1 Stopover (KGL) WB0109, WB0304 13h 40min	Return 20/08/26 1 Stopover (KGL) WB0305, WB0102 26h 30min	RwandAir	£397
Johannesburg Dubai	Outbound 03/08/26 1 Stopover (DAR) TC0209, TC0404 10h 15min	Return 20/08/26 1 Stopover (DAR) TC0405, TC0206 11h 15min	Air Tanzania	£401
Johannesburg Dubai	Outbound 06/07/26 1 Stopover (KGL) WB0109, WB0304 13h 40min	Return 03/08/26 1 Stopover (KGL) WB0305, WB0108 14h 30min	RwandAir	£416
Johannesburg Dubai	Outbound 03/08/26 1 Stopover (DAR) TC0209, TC0404 10h 15min	Return 20/08/26 1 Stopover (DAR) TC0405, TC0206 11h 15min	Air Tanzania	£429
Johannesburg Dubai	Outbound 06/07/26 1 Stopover (KGL) WB0109, WB0304 13h 40min	Return 03/08/26 1 Stopover (KGL) WB0305, WB0108 14h 30min	RwandAir	£439
Johannesburg Dubai	Outbound 03/08/26 1 Stopover (KGL) WB0109, WB0304 13h 40min	Return 20/08/26 1 Stopover (KGL) WB0305, WB0108 14h 30min	RwandAir	£443

Outbound and return from	£ 368,99
Flight duration	min. 07:55 / max. 08:20
Return flight duration	min. 08:10/ max. 08:25
Distance	6420 km
Flights per week	32
Departure airport	Airport Johannesburg O.R. Tambo (JNB)
Departure country	Flights from South Africa
Arrival airport	Airport Dubai (DXB)
Destination country	Flights to United Arab Emirates
Departure country - Arrival airport	South Africa - Dubai
Departure airport - Destination country	Johannesburg O.R. Tambo - United Arab Emirates

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