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IATA: DUR · Durban, South Africa

King Shaka International Airport Guide

CapitalPretoria
Population63,100,945
CurrencyZAR R South African rand
LanguageEnglish, Zulu
Time ZoneUTC+02:00 SAST
AirportDUR
Distance—
Flight Time—
Visitors/yr~8,553,158

King Shaka International Airport (IATA: DUR) is a key aviation hub serving Durban and the wider South Africa region. The airport operates 2 passenger terminals, handling millions of passengers annually.

Getting to Durban from DUR

Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.

Terminals & Facilities

King Shaka International Airport has 2 terminals with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Airport Lounges at DUR

Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.

Parking

Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at King Shaka International Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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King Shaka International Airport (DUR) at a glance

IATA / ICAO
DUR / FALE
Serves
Durban
Country
South Africa
Local time now
22:41 (SAST)
Time zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Currency
ZAR (R)
Capital
Pretoria
Coordinates
-29.6144, 31.1197

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Nonstop destinations from DUR

King Shaka International Airport has published nonstop service to 12 airports across 5 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from DUR.

DestinationIATACountryDistance
Cape TownCPTSouth Africa1,277 km
JohannesburgJNBSouth Africa478 km
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)PLZSouth Africa711 km
DubaiDXBUnited Arab Emirates6,626 km
Plaine MagnienMRUMauritius2,856 km
JohannesburgHLASouth Africa515 km
BloemfonteinBFNSouth Africa470 km
East LondonELSSouth Africa492 km
GeorgeGRJSouth Africa958 km
LusakaLUNZambia1,611 km
MaputoMPMMozambique434 km
MbombelaMQPSouth Africa470 km

Airlines serving DUR

5 carriers publish nonstop service at DUR, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.

AirlineCodeTypeRoutes
South African AirwaysSAFull Service22
British AirwaysBAFull Service6
KululaMNBudget6
EmiratesEKFull Service2
Air MauritiusMKFull Service2

At the airport

General guidance rather than DUR-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.

SecurityAllow longer than you think at peak departure banks - typically early morning and late evening. Liquids and electronics rules still differ by airport even where scanners have been upgraded.
ImmigrationArriving passengers clear immigration at the first point of entry into a country, not at the final destination, which is what makes tight connections risky on separate tickets.
Terminal transfersWhere an airport has multiple terminals, allow for a shuttle or train between them. Airside transfers are faster, but a change of terminal often means re-clearing security.
Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi is now near-universal at scheduled-service airports, usually with a time limit or an email sign-in. Download boarding passes before you land in case sign-in fails.
Food and shopsMost retail sits airside, after security. Landside options before security are usually thinner and close earlier.
AccessibilityRequest assistance through your airline at least 48 hours ahead. It is a legal entitlement across the EU, UK and US, but only guaranteed when pre-booked.
CurrencyAirport exchange desks carry the widest spreads of anywhere in a country. An ATM in the arrivals hall, or a card with no foreign-transaction fee, is almost always cheaper.
Lost propertyItems left on the aircraft go to the airline; items left in the terminal go to the airport operator. They are separate systems, so report to the right one.