Q: Can I fly back to Dubai Intl from South Africa?

Returning to Dubai Intl from South Africa COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from South Africa must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 48 hours before departing to Dubai Intl. Quarantine requirements Visitors from South Africa are not required to quarantine after entering Dubai Intl. Find deals

Question 1

How popular is this Dubai to South Africa flight route?

Accepted Answer

This flight path from Dubai Intl to South Africa was viewed by 3,124 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season. Find deals

Question 2

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dubai to South Africa one-way?

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The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Dubai to South Africa are Kenya Airways (AED 992), Ethiopian Air (AED 1,271), and Uganda Airlines (AED 1,304). Find deals

Question 3

Can I fly to South Africa from Dubai Intl right now?

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Information is based on travel restrictions from Dubai Intl to South Africa

Most visitors from Dubai Intl need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter South Africa.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Dubai Intl must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 48 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to South Africa.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Dubai Intl are not required to quarantine after entering South Africa.

Documents
Health Declaration Form - Must be completed in 48 hours prior to arrival in South Africa.

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Question 4

Can I fly back to Dubai Intl from South Africa?

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Returning to Dubai Intl from South Africa

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from South Africa must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 48 hours before departing to Dubai Intl.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from South Africa are not required to quarantine after entering Dubai Intl.

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Question 5

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Dubai to South Africa?

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When booking a flight from Dubai to South Africa, you may want to consider flying on Major Airline, Emirates or Ethiopian Air as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 6

What are the most popular routes from Dubai to South Africa?

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When deciding which route to take from Dubai to South Africa, consider Dubai Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Dubai Intl - Cape Town Intl or Dubai Intl - Sun City Pilansberg, as they are the most popular.

Question 7

What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to South Africa?

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While on average a flight from Dubai to South Africa is generally AED 7,278, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is AED 1,424. When looking at the most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay AED 1,855 for that flight.

Question 8

Can I find flights from Dubai to South Africa for under AED 1,700 on Cheapflights?

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Yes, there are multiple flights from Dubai to South Africa for under AED 1,700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on RwandAir for just AED 1,616, but on average you can expect to pay AED 1,719.

Question 9

Are there direct flights from Dubai to South Africa for under AED 2,600 on Cheapflights?

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Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Dubai to South Africa under AED 2,600. A good price for a direct flight from Dubai to South Africa is less than AED 2,743.

Question 10

Are there last-minute flights available from Dubai to South Africa for under AED 1,700?

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There are currently 20+ open flights from Dubai to South Africa within the next 7 days for less than AED 1,700.

Question 11

What airport do you fly from for flights from Dubai to South Africa?

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Dubai Intl (DXB), located 10.9 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Dubai to South Africa.

Question 12

Which airlines flying from Dubai Intl to South Africa have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

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Some of our airline partners flying from Dubai Intl to South Africa have new flexible policies in place due to COVID-19. Emirates, Ethiopian Air, and Kenya Airways are some of the carriers where you may find flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for airlines like Emirates with this kind of flexibility.

Question 13

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dubai to South Africa?

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To save on the cost of your flight from Dubai to South Africa, book at least 55 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 5% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from AED 1,998 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as AED 1,998.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to South Africa?

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March can be a great time to fly to South Africa from Dubai with a flight ticket averaging about AED 2,006. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of March for as cheap as AED 1,362. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of January.

Question 15

When is the cheapest time to fly from Dubai to South Africa (DXB - ZA)?

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When flying from Dubai to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time	COVID-19 safety
South African	CheapestAED 308	AverageAED 3,766	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	COVID-19 safety	Search South African flights
SAUDIA	CheapestAED 1,145	AverageAED 1,817	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%	COVID-19 safety	Search SAUDIA flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestAED 1,467	AverageAED 2,174	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	COVID-19 safety	Search Kenya Airways flights
RwandAir	CheapestAED 1,559	AverageAED 2,038	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	COVID-19 safety	Search RwandAir flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestAED 1,636	AverageAED 2,142	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	COVID-19 safety	Search Qatar Airways flights

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0%of flight departures	AfternoonNoon to 6 pm
0%of flight departures	Evening6 pm to midnight

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