Travelling from Nelspruit Airport (MQP) to Durban King Shaka International Airport (DUR): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Nelspruit Airport to Durban King Shaka International Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Nelspruit and Durban follow the same timezone, UTC+2.
Each week, there are seven Nelspruit Airport to Durban King Shaka International Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as soon as possible, jump on the 14:05 Airlink (South Africa) flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 16:20 with Airlink (South Africa).
To ensure you catch your MQP to DUR flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Flying into Durban (and then seeing more of South Africa!) is a snap with Airlink. This popular airline has direct flights from Nelspruit Airport to Durban King Shaka International Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Airlink.
Airlink is a leader in on-time performance for MQP to DUR flights, with 80.7% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you'd love to visit a new city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Nelspruit Airport to Durban King Shaka International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Cape Town Airport is a well-known stop between MQP and DUR.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nelspruit Airport (MQP) to Durban King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Nelspruit Airport to Durban King Shaka International Airport flight is R 1,516. A return plane ticket is currently R 2,990. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from MQP to DUR, book your trip five months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Nelspruit Airport to Durban King Shaka International Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MQP to DUR by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Nelspruit Airport to Durban King Shaka International Airport.
Handy information about Nelspruit Airport (MQP)
When it comes to Nelspruit Airport's on-time performance, 75% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Nelspruit Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Nelspruit. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near MQP? If you're catching an early flight from Nelspruit Airport to Durban King Shaka International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Durban King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Nelspruit Airport to Durban King Shaka International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DUR instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Durban King Shaka International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Green Motion or U-Save to explore Durban and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Durban King Shaka International Airport around two weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Durban King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
April is the busiest month for flights from Nelspruit Airport to Durban King Shaka International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Durban in March.
Lock in your flight from Nelspruit Airport to Durban King Shaka International Airport for February if you want to explore Durban during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MQP to DUR in July. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of South Africa
You've visited Durban, now it's time to explore other corners of South Africa. Travel around 72 kilometres north-west to Pietermaritzburg to tick off its popular sights. From Sri Siva Soobramoiniar And Marriamen Temples to KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden and Butterflies for Africa, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another side of South Africa, head for Benoni, roughly 483 kilometres north-west of Durban. Korsman Bird Sanctuary, OR Tambo Cultural Precinct and Korsman Conservancy are highlights.
