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How to get fromCape Town to Dubaiby plane or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Cape Town to Dubai by plane or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Dubai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane plane CPT - DXB
    10h 10m
    AED 1,250–2,161

  2. Fly to Sharjah International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)plane plane CPT - SHJ
    13h 44m
    AED 1,168–3,285

  3. Fly to Abu Dhabi, shuttle

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane plane CPT - AUH
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Abu Dhabi Airport to Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mallshuttle bus
    13h 37m
    AED 1,486–1,999

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration11h 35mAverage Duration
TicketAED 989Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,677.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 10m

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

Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, and Qatar Airways fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) every 4 hours.

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