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Connecting route · United Arab Emirates → South Africa

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town

There are no direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town. The fastest way is one stop via Nairobi or Addis Ababa, about 16h 41m door to door (1 connection a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 12h 02m
AUHCPTADD

Abu Dhabi to Cape Town at a glance

Fastest journey12h 02mVia Nairobi, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Nairobi or Addis Ababa

Best ways to fly from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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AUH Nairobi (NBO) CPT
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Jambojet
Wed08:45 AUH12:34 NBO5h 11m connection17:45 NBO23:26 CPTEtihad Airways + Jambojet
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 16h 41m
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AUH Addis Ababa (ADD) CPT
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 02m
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AUH Doha (DOH) CPT
Leg 1: Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 13m
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AUH Johannesburg (JNB) CPT
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Airlink, CemAir, FlySafair
Self-transfer likely ~12h 57m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
7,521 km4,671 miles
Journey time
12h 02mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hCape Town vs Abu Dhabi
Currency in Cape Town
ZAR
Airports
AUH → CPT

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Nairobi, Addis Ababa and Doha. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 02m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,521 km.
Where do you change planes between Abu Dhabi and Cape Town?
The best connecting points are Nairobi (NBO), Addis Ababa (ADD), Doha (DOH) and Johannesburg (JNB). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Abu Dhabi and Cape Town?
Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH). Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 2 hours behind Abu Dhabi.

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