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Cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Dubai

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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket

60%Trains are 60% more expensive in Dubai than in Cape Town.

Cape TownAED 3.69

DubaiAED 6.00

MealMid-priced restaurant

0%A meal in Dubai costs roughly the same as in Cape Town.

Cape TownAED 39.04

DubaiAED 40.00

TaxiStandard daytime start rate

180%Taxis are 180% more expensive in Dubai than in Cape Town.

Cape TownAED 4.34

DubaiAED 12.00

CoffeeRegular cappuccino

160%Coffee is 160% more expensive in Dubai than in Cape Town.

Cape TownAED 8.41

DubaiAED 21.70

Distance: 7633 kms

Cape Town airports

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)How far from city centre: 18 kms

Dubai airports

Dubai International Airport (DXB)How far from city centre: 19 kms

Al Maktoum International (DWC)How far from city centre: 21 kms

Etihad Bus Station (XNB)How far from city centre: 6 kms

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The Opodo flight's search engine will provide you with the cheapest options available while you book your flight, once you select your flight dates, number of passengers, and other details, our search results will show you the best options.

If you are flexible when it comes to dates, we also help you find the cheapest day to go to Dubai. In addition, if it's a last-minute trip, we help you find the flight from Cape Town that best suits your travel needs.

In addition, Opodo will provide you all info for your flight from Cape Town to Dubai before departure, even more detailed if you have the Opodo APP. You can continue your reservation by indicating the dates you wish to travel and even add a hotel or car rental, by doing this you will be offered exclusive promotions.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Cape Town to Dubai

How long does the flight take to go from Cape Town to Dubai?

The total flight time between Cape Town and Dubai is of around 14:53 hours on average, considering an average distance of 11,273 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How can I find cheap flights from Cape Town to Dubai at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Cape Town to Dubai is AED1447. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Dubai expensive to visit compared to Cape Town?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Dubai costs an average of 12.00 AED, 176% more expensive than Cape Town, with a fare of 4.34 AED,

while train tickets costs 63% more in Dubai: 6.00 AED against 3.69 AED in Cape Town.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 40.00 AED in Dubai, 2% more than the 39.04 AED in Cape Town.

The price of the coffee is around 158% more expensive in Dubai, with an average of 21.70 AED , while in Cape Town the coffee costs 8.41 AED.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Cape Town to Dubai?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions United Arab Emirates may apply when travelling from Cape Town. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!