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How to get fromDubai to Cape Townby plane or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly from Dubai International Airport

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    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane DXB - CPT
    12h 14m
    R 5,775–9,833

  2. Fly from Sharjah International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane SHJ - CPT
    15h 51m
    R 5,255–15,441

  3. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane AUH - CPT
    15h 59m
    R 7,427–12,503

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

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration10h 41mAverage Duration
TicketR 5,948Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,677.4 km
  • Duration: 12h 14m

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

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

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