Travelling from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Dubai: what you need to know
Approximately 9 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Cape Town International Airport to Dubai.
Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town. Following the UTC+4 timezone, Dubai is two hours ahead of Cape Town.
With 18 flights a week between the two airports, Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the most popular route. Emirates operates the earliest flight at 13:05. If you're eager to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from CPT to DXB is with Emirates at 18:25.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably catch your CPT to Dubai flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as January? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Begin your journey at CPT and fly straight to Dubai International Airport (DXB). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for Cape Town International Airport to Dubai tickets.
Emirates is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Cape Town International Airport to Dubai.
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from CPT to Dubai with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Durban King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
Travelling from central Cape Town to CPT takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Dubai? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near CPT:
Cape Town International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart CPT reach their destination without delay.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Dubai
$308 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Dubai flight. A return plane ticket starts from $570. These fares may change based on demand.
Book eight months before your departure date. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from CPT to Dubai.
The best month for scoring cheap Cape Town International Airport to Dubai tickets is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Cape Town International Airport to Dubai.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Dubai International Airport (DXB) to central Dubai takes around 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Cape Town International Airport to Dubai, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near DXB:
Booking your vehicle from Dubai International Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from CPT to Dubai can help you lock in the best possible rate.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is roughly 48 kilometres from central Dubai. After your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Dubai, it'll take you around 40 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to DWC. Here are a few options where you can check in after your CPT to Dubai flight:
Avoid potential price surges. Booking your ride three weeks before your arrival at DWC will help you save.
Best time to go to Dubai
January is the busiest month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Dubai. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Dubai in December.
Book a Cape Town International Airport to Dubai plane ticket with a departure in July to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 30ºC (86ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CPT to Dubai in January when temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Dubai
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Dubai right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Dubai:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Dubai Opera, Burj Khalifa and Dubai Gold Souk are highlights which should be on any good Dubai itinerary.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Dubai has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United Arab Emirates just waiting to be explored. Around 121 kilometres southwest of Dubai, a trip to Abu Dhabi will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace.
