Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Dubai to Cape Town?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Dubai and Cape Town takes around 9.7 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Dubai and Cape Town?

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The flight distance between Dubai and Cape Town is 7652 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Dubai and Cape Town?

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Several carriers operate flights between Dubai and Cape Town. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Emirates, South African Airways.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Dubai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Dubai and London, Manila, Mumbai, Bangkok, New Delhi, Manchester, Doha, Istanbul, Dublin, Kuwait City, Riyadh, Muscat, Perth, Birmingham, Sydney, Kuala Lumpur, Islamabad, Amritsar, Bengaluru, Kochi.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Cape Town?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cape Town and Johannesburg, Durban, London, Port Elizabeth, East London, Bangkok, Harare, Gaborone, Bloemfontein, Nelspruit, Dublin, George, Maputo, Amsterdam, Manchester, Denpasar, Da Nang, Palma, Majorca, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Dubai?

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Dubai is mainly served by Dubai International. But there are other airports nearby, including Sharjah International, Al Maktoum International, Dubai Bus Station, Al Minhad Air Base, Dubai Jebel Ali SPB, Dubai Creek SPB.

Question 7

What airports are near Dubai?

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The main airport in Dubai is Dubai International. It is also served by Zayed International Airport, Ras Al Khaimah International, Al Ain International, Sohar, Khasab.

Question 8

What airports are near Cape Town?

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The main airport in Cape Town is Cape Town International. It is also served by Cape Town International.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Dubai and Cape Town?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Dubai and Cape Town thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Dubai and Cape Town can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Dubai and Cape Town?

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Currently, you can fly between Dubai and Cape Town with Fly Safair, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Dubai and Cape Town?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Dubai and Cape Town, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 13

What flights operate between Dubai and Cape Town?

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Traveling between Dubai and Cape Town, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near Dubai?

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There are a number of airports in and around Dubai. The main one is Dubai International and other nearby airports include Zayed International Airport, Ras Al Khaimah International, Al Ain International, Sohar, Khasab

Question 15

How many airports are there near Cape Town?

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There are a number of airports in and around Cape Town. The main one is Cape Town International and other nearby airports include Cape Town International.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Dubai and Cape Town depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Dubai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Dubai and Cape Town arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Cape Town, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between Dubai and Cape Town depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Dubai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Dubai and Cape Town arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Cape Town, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£331
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£554
Cheapest round-trip	£558
Average round-trip	£613
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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Fly Safair	SFR	FA	Yes	0 0
Kenya Airways	KQA	KQ	Yes	No
Ethiopian Airlines	ETH	ET	Yes	0 0
Emirates	UAE	EK	No	0 0
Qatar Airways	QTR	QR	Yes	0 0

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January	26°C	17°C
February	26°C	17°C
March	24°C	17°C
April	22°C	15°C
May	19°C	13°C
June	17°C	11°C
July	16°C	10°C
August	16°C	10°C
September	18°C	11°C
October	21°C	13°C
November	22°C	14°C
December	24°C	16°C