Cheap flights to Africa

Book flights to Africa from the three main airports in the UAE: Dubai International Airport (DXB), Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ). Amongst the most established airlines flying to Africa are Emirates, Etihad Airways, Egypt Air and Qatar Airways. Find the most direct routes and cheap flights to Africa departing from Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with an estimated 3h 30min travel time to Cairo airport (CAI), in Egypt, and roughly 8h to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo airport (JNB) and 10h to Cape Town airport (CPT), in South Africa, and 8h to Casablanca Mohammed V. Airport (CMN), in Morocco. For flights to Africa from Sharjah, you can expect a 4h direct journey to Cairo and an approximate 9h journey to Johannesburg and Casablanca and 11h to Cape Town with at least one stopover, commonly in Doha (DOH). Select your departure and destination airport and find Africa flight deals on cheapflights.

After booking your flights to Africa, the next step is creating your own itinerary for the trip. For internal travel inside Egypt, your best bet is to opt for domestic flights, which are cheap and abundant. From Cairo, you can get to Alexandria in only 45min by plane. In Morocco, the trains are the preferred way to get around as they’re well-connected and inexpensive - from Casablanca, you can easily get to Marrakech in under 3h by train. In South Africa, however, hiring a car is the way to go for those who want efficiency and autonomy to visit all the sights around the main cities, like Cape Town and Johannesburg. However, for inter-city travel, flying is best due to the long distances. Flying to Africa can be easy and cost-efficient when you have the best tools at hand. To get affordable fares, compare flights to Africa through cheapflights.

There are some things you need to do in preparation for your flight to Africa. Although it’s not necessary to apply for a visa for visits to Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa for up to 90 days, you’ll need to present proof of accommodation, a return flight and enough funds for your trip. It’s also advisable that you exchange currency before your trip as, depending on your arrival time, services at the airports may not be open. All set to go? Save on Africa airfares with just a few clicks.

Found cheap flights to Africa? Make the most of your trip by visiting the main landmarks, such as the Hassan II mosque in Casablanca, the Pyramids of Giza in Cairo, the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in Cape Town and the Gold Reef City Theme Park in Johannesburg.

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Africa on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, طيران الجزيرة‎ is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Africa.

Dar Es Salaam is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Africa. One-way flights to Dar Es Salaam typically cost AED 54, while return flights cost around AED 79.

A return flight to Africa will typically cost around AED 564, however they can be found for as little as AED 280.

For those looking to save time traveling to Africa, Dubai Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 30 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Johannesburg OR Tambo can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Johannesburg OR Tambo has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Protea Hotel by Marriott Transit O.R. Tambo Airport is the closest property to Johannesburg OR Tambo (0.0 km away from Johannesburg OR Tambo).