Direct flights from Dubai to Cape Town

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Dubai

United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates

DXB

Dubai International Airport

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Cape Town

South Africa

South Africa

CPT

Cape Town International Airport

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Distance
4,747 miles  ·  (7,640 km)
Flight time
9 hours and 35 minutes
Airlines
  • Emirates
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Airbus A350-900
  • Boeing 777-300ER

Dubai to Cape Town Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Dubai to Cape Town. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from DXB to CPT, 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 Cape Town

What is the best time to visit Cape Town?

☀️  Hot Mediterranean

The Mediterranean regions near Cape Town are known for their warm, arid summers, where temperatures often go beyond 30°C (86°F). In some inland spots, the heat can climb even higher, sometimes reaching 40°C (104°F) or more. The winters are pleasantly mild, accompanied by some rainfall. This lovely climate, paired with breathtaking landscapes and bright, sunny days attract visitors from around the globe.

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Cape Town is a wonderful place to visit all year long, but spring (September-November) and fall (March-May) are the best seasons to visit. The weather is pleasantly warm during these times, especially since the summers can be quite hot in those regions.

Airlines flying from Dubai to Cape Town

Airline-specific flight schedules from Dubai to Cape Town

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Dubai DXB to Cape Town CPT, 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 Dubai to Cape Town

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Dubai to Cape Town Flights

Flights from DXB to CPT are operated 14 times a week, with an average of 2 flights per day. Departure times vary between 03:45 - 10:25. The earliest flight departs at 03:45, the last flight departs at 10:25. 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 Dubai to Cape Town takes 9 hours and 35 minutes. The flight distance between Dubai and Cape Town is 4,747 miles (or 7,640 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Cape Town?

There is 1 airport in Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

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

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

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

9 hours and 35 minutes is the average flight time from Dubai to Cape Town.

How far is Cape Town from Dubai?

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

What airlines fly nonstop from DXB airport to CPT airport?

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

What alliances have direct flights from Dubai to Cape Town?

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

What classes are available from Dubai to Cape Town?

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

What aircraft types fly from Dubai to Cape Town?

Aircraft types that fly from Dubai to Cape Town:

  • Airbus A350-900
  • Boeing 777-300ER

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

The earliest flight departs at 03:45 from Dubai and arrives at 11:30 at Cape Town.

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

The latest flight departs at 10:25 from Dubai and arrives at 18:05 at Cape Town.

Non-stop flights from DXB to CPT

4,747 miles (7,640 km)  ·  9h 35m

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