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How to get fromCape Town to Abu Dhabiby plane, shuttle, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi by plane, shuttle, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Abu Dhabi

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    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane plane CPT - AUH
    11h 59m
    AED 1,027–2,733

  2. Fly to Dubai International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane plane CPT - DXB
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai Airport to Abu Dhabishuttle bus
    13h 24m
    AED 1,227–3,433

  3. Fly to Sharjah International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)plane plane CPT - SHJ
    2. Take the bus from Al Jubail Bus Terminal to Abu Dhabi Central Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 44m
    AED 1,167–3,587

  4. Fly to Hamad International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Hamad International Airport (DOH)plane plane CPT - DOH
    2. Drive from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Abu Dhabicar car
    15h 15m
    AED 1,465–4,289

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration14h 50mAverage Duration
TicketAED 1,058Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 7,577.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 59m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates?

Qatar Airways, South African Airways, and three other airlines fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) 5 times a day.

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