Flights from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi. The fastest way is one stop via Nairobi or Addis Ababa, about 15h 20m door to door (6 connections a week on current schedules).

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

Cape Town to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey12h 02mVia Nairobi, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Nairobi or Addis Ababa

Best ways to fly from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi

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

CPT Nairobi (NBO) AUH

Leg 1: Jambojet · Leg 2: Etihad Airways

Tue07:30 CPT14:43 NBO4h 17m connection19:00 NBO00:50 AUHJambojet + Etihad Airways

6 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 15h 20m

CPT Addis Ababa (ADD) AUH

Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways

One airline, one ticket ~12h 02m

CPT Doha (DOH) AUH

Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways

One airline, one ticket ~12h 13m

CPT Johannesburg (JNB) AUH

Leg 1: Airlink, CemAir, FlySafair · Leg 2: Etihad Airways

Self-transfer likely ~12h 57m

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: +2hAbu Dhabi vs Cape Town
Currency in Abu Dhabi: AED
Airports: CPT → AUH

Flights from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi?

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 Cape Town to Abu Dhabi?

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 Cape Town and Abu Dhabi?

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 Cape Town and Abu Dhabi?

Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).

What is the time difference between Cape Town and Abu Dhabi?

Abu Dhabi is 2 hours ahead of Cape Town.

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