If you are drawn to glittering skyscrapers, an expansive desert and a beautiful coastline, Dubai is the ideal destination which to explore. Book your direct flights to Dubai with South African Airways and experience the extraordinary. Dubai caters for a number of visitors, from those who wish to try their hand at indoor skiing to those who want to wander the sprawling shopping malls, lined in designer garb. Experience top-quality cuisine in a variety of exquisite restaurants and indulge in the beauty of the desert. Treat your family to a desert safari or surprise your loved one with a day at a gorgeous spa.
Find a holiday package that suits your needs with SAA Holidays and discover all that Dubai has to offer! If you’re looking for a romantic destination in which to unwind and relax, Dubai offers a string of luxury resorts that are dripping in a dreamy ambiance. Spend your days soaking up the sun on a beautiful beach or spend a night under the stars in true Bedouin style.
Book your flights to Dubai with SAA and get your adventure started!
Check-in for flights to Dubai
Check-in times
- Check-in time for all regional flights is 2 hours and 30 minutes prior to departure.
- Online check-in for e-ticket holders opens 24 hours before flight departures and closes 2 hours prior to international flight departures.
Online check-in
SAA offers an internet check-in service. Check-in online
This service enables you to:
- Print your boarding pass up to 24 hours prior to flight departure.
- Select or change your seat.
Mobile check-in
SAA’smobile check-in service allows you to check in from your internet-enabled mobile phone. Go to m.flysaa.com and:
- Submit your e-ticket number or booking reference number on the check-in screen.
- Download your online boarding pass including Apple's Passbook.
- On arrival at the airport show your online boarding pass to security for scanning.
Self check-in kiosks
Our self-service check-in kiosks are available at the O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and King Shaka International Airport in Durban.
Use these user-friendly touchscreen devices to:
- Print your boarding pass; and
- Select your seat.
Please note that:
- This check-in option is available to all passengers with confirmed flight tickets on South African Airways.
- All self-service check-in kiosks close 90 minutes before departure time.
Bag drop counter
- Bag drop counters are for passengers with checked baggage who have checked in using flysaa.com or a self-service check-in kiosk.
- After you’ve printed your online boarding pass, proceed to the bag drop counter where your baggage will be tagged and sent to the aircraft.
SAA Flights
Dubai Car Rental and Airports Transfers
SAA has partnered with the best in the industry to offer you a reliable and hassle-free service. Whether you are in search of a car rental or airport transfer services, take your pick from one of these service providers:
Car Rental
Airport Transfers
Dubai Hotels
Arrange your accommodation for the duration of your trip when booking your flights to Dubai with SAA. Hotels.com® offers an assortment of hotels and resorts that are suited to a variety of tastes and preferences.
Things to do in Dubai
- Burj Khalifa. The Burj Khalifa is an architectural masterpiece that is certainly worth a visit! Admire the world's tallest building and enjoy a meal in the Armani Hotel, developed by Giorgio Armani.
- 4x4 Dubai Desert Safari. This is fun for the whole family - explore the desert of Dubai by 4x4! Enjoy sandboarding, a camel ride and a delicious dinner under the stars. Booking is essential.
- Deira Souqs. A trip to Dubai is not complete without a visit to a souk. Experience the tastes, smells and culture of this busy city by wandering through a spice souk and collecting a handful of spices and trinkets to take home.