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

Question 1

Can I fly back to Dubai Intl from South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Returning to Dubai Intl from South Africa

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

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

Question 2

Are there direct flights from Dubai to South Africa for under AED 1,800 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Dubai to South Africa under AED 1,800. A good price for a direct flight from Dubai to South Africa is less than AED 1,946.

Question 3

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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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) test taken 72 hours 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.

Question 5

What safety measures are being taken by airlines flying from Dubai Intl to South Africa to control the spread of COVID-19?

Accepted Answer

SAUDIA is one of the many airlines that have implemented additional safety measures to control the spread of COVID-19. New policies for travellers booking flights from Dubai Intl to South Africa include masks being provided and required on board, daily cleaning and sanitisation, use of HEPA filters, pre-flight testing for antibodies and symptoms, and socially-distanced seating (for a limited time). Keep in mind that policies will vary by airline.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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 9

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

Are there last-minute flights available from Dubai to South Africa for under AED 1,500?

Accepted Answer

There are currently 20+ open flights from Dubai to South Africa within the next 7 days for less than AED 1,500.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Some of our airline partners flying from Dubai Intl to South Africa have new flexible policies in place due to COVID-19. Ethiopian Air, South African, 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 Ethiopian Air with this kind of flexibility.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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 13

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

Accepted Answer

For one-way options, check prices for Kenya Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as AED 1,142. Users have also found prices from AED 1,150 and AED 1,205 on Kenya Airways and Uganda Airlines, respectively.

Question 14

What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to South Africa?

Accepted Answer

While on average a flight from Dubai to South Africa is generally AED 3,367, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is AED 93. When looking at the most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay AED 1,719 for that flight.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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 16

Can I find flights from Dubai to South Africa for under AED 1,400 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are multiple flights from Dubai to South Africa for under AED 1,400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Kenya Airways for just AED 1,396, but on average you can expect to pay AED 1,513.

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