Travelling from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Dubai Airport is 8 hours 15 minutes.
Dubai is two hours ahead of Johannesburg and follows the UTC+4 timezone.
Flights from JNB to DXB start from 13:25 — the earliest with Emirates. The last service of the day is at 22:20 with Emirates. In total, you can take your pick of 30 weekly O.R. Tambo International Airport to Dubai Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your JNB to DXB flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Getting to Dubai (and then seeing more of United Arab Emirates!) is a breeze with Emirates. This popular carrier has direct flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Dubai Airport.
Emirates is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for JNB to DXB flights is Emirates.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Dubai Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between JNB and DXB include:
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
King Shaka International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Dubai Airport (DXB)
Right now, Rs80,592 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Dubai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs125,675. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from JNB to DXB.
The cheapest month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Dubai Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from JNB to DXB.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Dubai Airport.
Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
77.1% of flights that depart O.R. Tambo International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
O.R. Tambo International Airport is around 29 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near JNB? If you're catching an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Dubai Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Dubai Airport (DXB)
If you're landing on a late O.R. Tambo International Airport to Dubai Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near DXB:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Dubai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Hire and explore beyond Dubai's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Dubai Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
Dubai Airport to the centre of Dubai has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Dubai Airport (DXB)
January is the most popular month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Dubai Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Dubai in April.
The warmest month in Dubai is July, with the temperature ranging between 30ºC and 42ºC. Book your flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Dubai Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from JNB to DXB in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 25ºC on average.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
You've visited Dubai, now it's time to explore other corners of United Arab Emirates. Journey around 23 kilometres north-east to Sharjah to tick off its leading sights. From Al majaz waterfront to Petrofac and Al Montazah Park, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another side of United Arab Emirates, consider Abu Dhabi, roughly 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan are highlights.