Dubai to Cape Town (DXB–CPT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DXB–CPT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Emirates leads the route. The flight covers 4,750 miles in approximately 9h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK Emirates Also: DE, SA | 21 | 359, 77W | 9h30-9h45 | – | – | DE, SA |
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 Emirates. With 49 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DXB to CPT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DXB to CPT is about 9 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,750 miles (7,644 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 105 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via O.R. Tambo, King Shaka and Addis Ababa Bole. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.