Board SAA and experience the ultimate in in-flight service and luxury when you book your tickets to Abu Dhabi with South African Airways. Home to exotic moonscapes, luxury hotels and a variety of extravagant shopping malls, Abu Dhabi attracts thousands of visitors from across the globe on an annual basis. Recognised as an international business hub, Abu Dhabi boasts a diversity of corporate and investment opportunities. Not only does this bustling city vaunt commercial appeal, it is also firmly rooted in the traditions and cultural heritage of the United Arab Emirates. Whether you wish to embark on an exciting desert safari, visit a number of historic sites or escape on a luxurious yacht, Abu Dhabi offers something for everyone. Immerse yourself in delicious cuisine, Arabian hospitality and national legacies that will leave you with a heightened sense of wanderlust. Exciting and intriguing, a trip to this colourful city promises to be truly unforgettable. Book your tickets to Abu Dhabi with South African Airways, and your adventure is sure to begin before you even take off.
Check-in for flights to Abu Dhabi
Check-in times
- Check-in time for flights is 2 hours 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’s mobile 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.
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.
Abu Dhabi Car Rental and Airports Transfers
Find your way around this hot and bustling city in your own hired car. SAA has partnered with the best to ensure reliable and hassle-free service during your business trip or holiday. Organise your transport when booking your flights to Abu Dhabi with our preferred partners.
Car Rental
Airport Transfers
Abu Dhabi Hotels
When booking your direct flights to Abu Dhabi, consider using Hotels.com®, SAA's trusted partner, to find accommodation for the duration of your stay in this exciting city.
Things to do in Abu Dhabi
- The Corniche: Take a stroll along the beautiful promenade and admire the unique and captivating sights of the city. This includes the Capital Gate Building.
- Yas Island: If you're travelling with children and are keen for some frantic adrenaline rides, Yas Island is certainly a must-do. Plan to spend a full day there to make the most of it.
- Al Jahili Fort: Nestled in the sand dunes lies the Al Jahili Fort where an exhibition of the great British travel writer and explorer Wilfred Thesiger is always open to the public.