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No airlines currently offer direct flights between United Arab Emirates and South Africa. Most routes have one or more stops.

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: We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Richards Bay but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
: No airlines currently offer direct flights between United Arab Emirates and South Africa. Most routes have one or more stops.
: We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Richards Bay is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

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Reasons To Visit Richards Bay

Richards Bay, a city located on the eastern coast of South Africa, is known for its beautiful coastline and many stunning natural areas, making it an ideal destination for adventurous travelers. Situated in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, visitors to Richards Bay can explore the many wonders that the region has to offer like the nearby Hiuhluwe Imfolozi National Park. Richards Bay itself offers plenty of things to do within the city center including many shopping centers and a diverse range of restaurants and bars, while you are always very close by to the stunning coastline and its beaches.

Arriving In Richards Bay

Richards Bay Airport is located around 5 km from Richards Bay and handles regular flights to and from Johannesburg. Travelers looking to book flights from the UAE to Richards Bay will not be able to make the journey directly, but you can conveniently transfer at Johannesburg before continuing onward to Richards Bay which makes the journey a lot easier.

Richards Bay Airport is a small airport, so don’t expect many options when it comes to amenities and facilities. However, you will be able to find a couple of places to eat and shop so you can get all the essentials you would need. Once your flight has arrived at the airport, the most convenient way to travel into Richards Bay is to get in a taxi or prearrange a transfer before your flight. Alternatively, you could consider a rental car in Richards Bay if you want to explore the beautiful country at your leisure.

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UAE nationals traveling to South Africa will need to have a visa, so don’t forget to send off an application before your journey. You will need to put your clocks back by two hours to get on local time in Richards Bay, while the currency you will need to change up your money to is the South African rand. In Richards Bay the weather is fairly warm throughout the year, with the hottest weather coming between December to March with average highs of close to 30 degrees. Rainfall is more frequent from October to March, while much drier and cooler weather sweeps across the region from May until August.

* This information is correct as of April 2018

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