Dubai to Cape Town (DXB–CPT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DXB–CPT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates and Condor lead the route. The flight covers 4,750 miles in approximately 9h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK Emirates | 14 | 77W | 9h36-9h50 | – | – | – |
| DE Condor | 7 | 77W | 9h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
DXB: +04 · CPT: SAST
When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 4:00 PM in Cape Town.
UAE passport holders enter South Africa visa-free for up to 90 days. A valid passport with at least 30 days validity beyond the intended stay and at least two blank pages is required. South Africa enforces the blank pages rule strictly at check-in and on arrival. Yellow fever certificates are required if arriving from or transiting through endemic countries.
Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.
DXB–CPT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DXB to CPT
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) are connected by nonstop service from Condor and Emirates. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
DXB to CPT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DXB to CPT ranges from 9 hours 36 minutes to 9 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,750 miles (7,644 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via DUR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.