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WAS — DUR
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult
Tue 2/4
Tue 9/4

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Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Durban. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Durban. Reviews last updated 28 March 2024.
8.1
Very Good
4,156 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

8.1
Very Good
4,156 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,156 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

  • How long is the flight to Durban?

    There are certainly plenty of flight choices that will get you from the airport in New Zealand to Durban, South Africa, but the flight times you should expect are going to be somewhat variable depending on your departure point and the number of stops along your route. On flights from Auckland International (AKL) to Durban King Shaka International (DUR), Durban, you should expect a travel time of around 33h 30min. When you depart from Christchurch (CHC), there is a travel time of around 36h 50min, and when you leave from Wellington (WLG), the trip will take around 36h 20min.

  • Can I find any direct flights to Durban?

    Unfortunately, direct flights are unavailable to Durban from any city in New Zealand but even with that, there are still some very nice Durban flight deals to help you make this trip. There is a three-stop flight that departs from Wellington Airport that has layovers at Auckland International, Kuala Lumpur International (KUL), and Dubai International (DXB). If, instead, your departure point is Auckland International, there is a two-stop flight available that has layovers at Singapore Changi (SIN) and Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB). Finally, if you are travelling from Christchurch Airport, you can travel on the same route with the same layover airports.

  • Once I arrive at the Durban airport(s) how can I get to the city centre?

    Upon arrival at the airport in Durban, you will find a couple of choices to travel from the airport to the centre of Durban rather quickly and conveniently. One choice is to ride aboard one of the buses provided by Margate Coaches that can take you to the centre of the city in about 22min for a price of around 538 ZAR (51 NZD). There is also an airport shuttle service available that makes the trip to the city in about 26min and costs around 383 ZAR (37 NZD). One final option is to take one of the many taxis you'll find at the airport that can make the trip to town in about 26min for a fare of around 583 ZAR (56 NZD).

  • What are some things to do in Durban?

    If you have brought your entire family along on this trip to Durban, a couple of great spots to visit are uShaka Marine World and uShaka Sea World Aquarium, which combine to offer theme park rides, animal shows, plus a large aquarium where you can witness animal feedings. If exploring a large green space is more your thing, then you will want to make the trip to the Durban Botanic Gardens. Not only are there plenty of trails to wander and explore all the plant species you will find here, this is also a great place to see concerts or have a picnic. One unique destination that you will find in Durban is Minitown, which is a park that features exact miniaturized replicas of several of the buildings and iconic locations found in Durban.

  • Do I need a visa or a passport to fly to Durban?

    As a citizen of New Zealand, you will need a valid passport to visit Durban, South Africa. In addition to your passport, you will need to apply for an e-visa that you can obtain from the website of the government of South Africa. The cost of this visa is around 1182 ZAR (112 NZD), and once you have this visa, you can stay in South Africa for up to 90 days as a tourist.

  • What does DUR mean?

    DUR is a unique code, commonly called an IATA code, used in the aviation industry to identify airports. This code, along with many others, are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association). A DUR flight refers to a flight to Durban King Shaka Intl Airport.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Durban?

    For a flight to Durban, you will be flying into King Shaka Intl. Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) is just 29.2 km from the centre of the city.

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