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DXB ·
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- Capital
- Abu Dhabi
- Currency
- AED
- Visa (Thai passport)
- Verify with destination embassy
- Audience
- High — Thai diaspora corridor (US/UK/JP)
Flights to United Arab Emirates — from African airports
Travelers reach United Arab Emirates from 14 African airports on 15 catalogued routes, served by Royal Air Maroc, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Kenya Airways, EgyptAir, South African Airways, RwandAir. This corridor sits in the intra-Africa + Gulf hub transit corridor. This page aggregates every catalogued route to United Arab Emirates — with the airlines, weekly frequency and a link to each route’s fare guide. Fares are quoted in USD.
Routes to United Arab Emirates
| Route | Carriers | Frequency | Per-route guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo (CAI) -> Dubai (DXB) | MS, EK | ~35/wk | guide |
| Johannesburg (JNB) -> Dubai (DXB) | EK, SA | ~28/wk | guide |
| Addis Ababa (ADD) -> Dubai (DXB) | ET, EK | ~14/wk | guide |
| Lagos (LOS) -> Dubai (DXB) | EK | ~14/wk | guide |
| Nairobi (NBO) -> Dubai (DXB) | EK, KQ | ~21/wk | guide |
| Dar es Salaam (DAR) -> Dubai (DXB) | EK | ~7/wk | guide |
| Abuja (ABV) -> Dubai (DXB) | EK | ~7/wk | guide |
| Casablanca (CMN) -> Dubai (DXB) | AT, EK | ~7/wk | guide |
| Cape Town (CPT) -> Dubai (DXB) | EK | ~7/wk | guide |
| Entebbe (EBB) -> Dubai (DXB) | EK | ~7/wk | guide |
| Johannesburg (JNB) -> Abu Dhabi (AUH) | EY | ~7/wk | guide |
| Kigali (KGL) -> Dubai (DXB) | EK, WB | ~7/wk | guide |
| Dakar (DKR) -> Dubai (DXB) | EK | ~7/wk | guide |
| Durban (DUR) -> Dubai (DXB) | EK | ~7/wk | guide |
| Harare (HRE) -> Dubai (DXB) | EK | ~4/wk | guide |
Visa & currency
Visa for most African passports: visa-on-arrival (SA), pre-arranged (NG/KE/GH)
Currency: AED. Plan on-the-ground spending in AED; compare airfares in USD.
When to book
Book 4-8 weeks ahead. Fares rise around the December holidays; mid-week departures are usually the cheapest. See each per-route guide above for month-by-month fare seasonality.
Departure airports for United Arab Emirates
- Abuja (ABV) airport guide
- Addis Ababa (ADD) airport guide
- Cairo (CAI) airport guide
- Casablanca (CMN) airport guide
- Cape Town (CPT) airport guide
- Dar es Salaam (DAR) airport guide
- Dakar (DKR) airport guide
- Durban (DUR) airport guide
- Entebbe (EBB) airport guide
- Harare (HRE) airport guide
- Johannesburg (JNB) airport guide
- Kigali (KGL) airport guide
- Lagos (LOS) airport guide
- Nairobi (NBO) airport guide
FAQ
Do I need a visa for United Arab Emirates? For most African passports: visa-on-arrival (SA), pre-arranged (NG/KE/GH)
What currency is used in United Arab Emirates? United Arab Emirates uses AED. Plan on-the-ground spending in AED and compare airfares in USD.
How many routes go to United Arab Emirates from Africa? Our catalogue lists 15 routes to United Arab Emirates from 14 African airports — see the table above.
When are flights to United Arab Emirates cheapest? Book 4-8 weeks ahead. Fares rise around the December holidays; mid-week departures are usually the cheapest.
Which airlines fly to United Arab Emirates? Carriers on routes to United Arab Emirates include Royal Air Maroc, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Kenya Airways, EgyptAir, South African Airways, RwandAir. See the per-route airlines in the table above.
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