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Cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Cape Town

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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket

42%Trains in Cape Town are 42% cheaper than in Dubai.

DubaiAED 6.00

Cape TownAED 3.45

MealMid-priced restaurant

4%A meal in Cape Town is 4% cheaper than a meal in Dubai.

DubaiAED 40.00

Cape TownAED 38.26

TaxiStandard daytime start rate

64%A taxi fare in Cape Town is 64% cheaper than in Dubai.

DubaiAED 12.00

Cape TownAED 4.31

CoffeeRegular cappuccino

62%Coffee in Cape Town is 62% cheaper than in Dubai.

DubaiAED 21.70

Cape TownAED 8.35

Exchange rate

1 AED = 4.63 ZAR

1 ZAR = 0.22 AED

Last checked on Fri, 05/12

Distance: 7633 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

Cape Town airports

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

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Dubai to Cape Town

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

The total flight time between Dubai and Cape Town is of around 10:22 hours on average, considering an average distance of 7,679 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 Dubai to Cape Town at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Dubai to Cape Town is AED1529. 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 Cape Town expensive to visit compared to Dubai?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Cape Town costs an average of 4.31 AED, 64% cheaper than Dubai, with a fare of 12.00 AED,

while train tickets costs 42% less in Cape Town: 3.45 AED against 6.00 AED in Dubai.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 38.26 AED in Cape Town, 4% less than the 40.00 AED in Dubai.

The price of the coffee is around 62% cheaper in Cape Town, with an average of 8.35 AED, while in Dubai the coffee costs 21.70 AED.

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

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions South Africa may apply when travelling from Dubai. 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!

Which airports have flights between Dubai and Cape Town?

The main airport route flying between Dubai and Cape Town is: Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

South African Airways.