Direct flights from Cape Town to Dubai

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Cape Town

South Africa

South Africa

CPT

Cape Town International Airport

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Dubai

United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates

DXB

Dubai International Airport

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Distance
4,747 miles  ·  (7,640 km)
Flight time
9 hours and 25 minutes
Airlines
  • Emirates
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Airbus A350-900
  • Boeing 777-300ER

Cape Town to Dubai Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Cape Town to Dubai. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from CPT to DXB, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit Dubai

What is the best time to visit Dubai?

🏜️  Desert

Desert destinations like Dubai are known for their hot days, with temperatures frequently exceeding 40°C (104°F), but cooler nights. With very little rainfall, these locations are famous for their extreme weather, breathtaking scenery, and the cultural heritage of their inhabitants. Despite the harsh living conditions, they provide a remarkable mix of adventure, calmness, and stunning landscapes, making them wonderful places to explore.

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Dubai is a wonderful destination to explore throughout the year, but it's advisable to avoid the summer months due to the intense heat. For a more enjoyable visit, plan your trip between September and May.

Airlines flying from Cape Town to Dubai

Airline-specific flight schedules from Cape Town to Dubai

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Cape Town CPT to Dubai DXB, which is Emirates. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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Emirates flight schedulefrom Cape Town to Dubai

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Cape Town to Dubai Flights

Flights from CPT to DXB are operated 14 times a week, with an average of 2 flights per day. Departure times vary between 13:15 - 20:00. The earliest flight departs at 13:15, the last flight departs at 20:00. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy, Premium Economy, Business or First class on this non-stop route.

The fastest direct flight from Cape Town to Dubai takes 9 hours and 25 minutes. The flight distance between Cape Town and Dubai is 4,747 miles (or 7,640 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Dubai?

There are 3 airports in Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB), Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).

How many flights per week are there from CPT to DXB?

There are 14 flights per week flying from Cape Town to Dubai (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Cape Town to Dubai?

9 hours and 25 minutes is the average flight time from Cape Town to Dubai.

How far is Dubai from Cape Town?

The distance from Cape Town to Dubai is 4,747 miles (7,640 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from CPT airport to DXB airport?

Emirates is the only airline flying nonstop from Cape Town to Dubai.

What alliances have direct flights from Cape Town to Dubai?

There are no alliances flying direct from Cape Town to Dubai at the moment.

What classes are available from Cape Town to Dubai?

You can fly non-stop in Economy, Premium Economy, Business Class and First Class.

What aircraft types fly from Cape Town to Dubai?

Aircraft types that fly from Cape Town to Dubai:

  • Airbus A350-900
  • Boeing 777-300ER

What is the earliest flight departing from Cape Town to Dubai?

The earliest flight departs at 13:15 from Cape Town and arrives at 00:35 at Dubai.

What is the latest flight available from Cape Town to Dubai?

The latest flight departs at 20:00 from Cape Town and arrives at 07:25 at Dubai.

Popular flights from Cape Town via Dubai

Non-stop flights from CPT to DXB

4,747 miles (7,640 km)  ·  9h 25m

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