How to find cheap flights to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to King Shaka International Airport is R 433. A round-trip plane ticket to DUR right now is R 914.
Book at the right time with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a notification through the app if the price of tickets to DUR goes up or down.
The sooner you book, the better. You might even be able to land some incredible early bird deals on tickets to Durban, where King Shaka International Airport is located.
Check the 'Add nearby airports' option and widen your search for cheap flights to Durban. This will list all the airports around your departure and destination points.
Consider taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes are usually cheaper. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to King Shaka International Airport.
Best time to go to Durban
May is generally the cheapest month to catch a flight to Durban.
If your travel dates are flexible, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to DUR.
June is the most popular month for flights to DUR. Visit then if you're eager to see Durban at its busiest and best.
The quietest time of the year to go is February. Book your plane tickets to Durban then and enjoy the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
Check the weather before you go. February is the warmest time of year in Durban, averaging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF), July has the lowest temperatures.
July gives you the best chance of sunshine. With two days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Durban.
The wettest time of year is October. Plan your getaway then and you'll likely get around eight days of rainfall.
Travelling to King Shaka International Airport (DUR): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and get to Durban quickly. Take a direct flight to King Shaka International Airport with one of these major airlines:
Airlink is the leading carrier for on-time performance. Up to 93% of its flights into this hub land without being late, making it a great choice when reserving your DUR plane ticket.
When you arrive at DUR, you'll be in the UTC+2 timezone.
Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near King Shaka International Airport. Relax and recharge at one of these after your flight to DUR:
You can secure a car hire in DUR with leading suppliers such as Alamo, Green Motion and U-Save. Turn the key and get ready to discover Durban and beyond.
King Shaka International Airport ranks well for punctuality, with up to 86% of outbound flights touching down as planned. That's good news whether you're catching a connection or flying home.
King Shaka International Airport is located in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Getting to central Durban from King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
Central Durban is about 40 kilometres from DUR.
You'll get to the centre in around 35 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to DUR.
Your hotel should feel like part of the trip, not just a place to sleep. Here are a few favourites that travellers keep coming back to in Durban:
Durban highlights
Put these leading attractions at the top of your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Durban:
Durban Beach: Around 3 kilometres north of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect spot to start your sightseeing in the city.
Ocean Gardens: You'll find this park roughly 6 kilometres north of the centre. It's a great place to take a breather while exploring Durban.
Moses Mabhida Stadium: Looking for more reasons to visit Durban? This landmark draws in the crowds and is about 3 kilometres north of the city centre.
How to get to Pietermaritzburg from King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
The nearby city of Pietermaritzburg is about 105 kilometres from DUR. Heading into the centre by cab or ride-share should take around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Travelling from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga is around 56 kilometres from King Shaka International Airport if that's where you're going.
Getting there by car takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Explore more of South Africa
South Africa has plenty more waiting for you. Venture on to Pietermaritzburg, located about 72 kilometres west of Durban. Sri Siva Soobramoiniar And Marriamen Temples, KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden and Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife should be on your must-see list.
Newcastle is another top destination in South Africa and is roughly 241 kilometres north-west of Durban. Zero in on some of the best places like Roman Catholic Church: Christ The King, Jaami Masjid and Newcastle Central Jungle Gym park.
Round out your journey with Richards Bay. Roughly 129 kilometres north-east of Durban, Thulasihleka Pan Bird Sanctuary, Pelican Island and Ngoya Park are a big part of the experience.
