Non-stop flights from Durban (DUR)
Durban Airport (IATA: DUR, ICAO: FALE), also known as King Shaka International Airport, is the third largest airport in South Africa. It is an international airport and serves the area of Durban, South Africa. Durban Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 13 destinations in 5 countries.
At present, there are 8 domestic flights from Durban.
The longest flight from Durban DUR is a 2,557 mile (4,115 km) non-stop route to Dubai DXB. This direct flight takes around 8 hours and 20 minutes and is operated by Emirates.
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Airlines flying from Durban Popular destinations from Durban Popular destinations with a stopover Business Class flights First Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQAirlines flying from Durban
In total there are 11 airlines flying from and to Durban. Most flights are operated by one of the following carriers:
Popular destinations from Durban
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Durban, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Durban that require a stopover:
Business class flights from Durban
There are 3 airports that have flights from Durban in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from DUR are listed below:
First class flights from Durban
There is only one airport that has First Class flights from Durban, which is Dubai (DXB).
Intercontinental flights from Durban
The only intercontinental flights operating from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) are between Durban and the Middle-East.
* Please note that there are no direct services between Durban and Europe, the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Southern Asia, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Durban to the Middle-East / Western Asia
Emirates is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Durban to the Middle-East. They fly year-round to Dubai (DXB).
International flights from Durban
Flights from Durban to Mozambique
Maputo is the only destination in Mozambique with direct flights from Durban. Direct flights to Maputo are offered by Qatar Airways (Oneworld).
Flights from Durban to Swaziland
In Swaziland, the only destination that has a direct flight from Durban is Manzini. Direct flights to Manzini are offered by Eswatini Air.
Flights from Durban to United Arab Emirates
There is 1 destination in United Arab Emirates that has a direct connection from Durban, which is Dubai. Direct flights to Dubai are offered by Emirates.
Flights from Durban to Zambia
In Zambia, the only destination that has a direct flight from Durban is Lusaka. Direct flights to Lusaka are offered by Proflight Zambia.
Flights from Durban to Zimbabwe
Harare is the only destination in Zimbabwe with direct flights from Durban. Direct flights to Harare are offered by Airlink.
Domestic flights from Durban
Flights from Durban to South Africa
There are several airports within South Africa that have domestic flights departing from Durban (8 in total).
Direct flights to Bloemfontein are offered by CemAir.
From Durban to Cape Town there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are CemAir, FlexFlight, Safair and TransAsia.
You can fly non-stop from Durban to East London with Safair. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to George is CemAir.
Airlines that operate direct flights to Johannesburg are Airlink, CemAir, FlexFlight, Safair, South African Airways (Star Alliance), TransAsia and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop from Durban to Johannesburg with Safair. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Direct flights to Nelspruit are offered by Airlink.
You can fly non-stop to Port Elizabeth with Airlink or Safair.
Alternative airports near Durban
Below you can find a list of alternative airports to Durban (DUR). The nearest airports to Durban (DUR) are Pietermaritzburg (PZB) and Richards Bay (RCB).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Durban?
There are 2 airports in Durban: King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB).
What is the best airport to fly from Durban?
The most convenient airport to fly from Durban is King Shaka International Airport (DUR).
How many airlines fly from Durban?
There are 11 airlines flying from Durban to 13 airports around the world, as of April 2024.
Which airlines fly from Durban?
Safair, Airlink and CemAir operate most flights from Durban. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Durban?
Oneworld and Star Alliance are currently the only two alliances that operate flights from Durban.
How many nonstop flights are there from Durban?
There are roughly 3,421 flights departing from Durban every month (or 798 flights each week), to a total of 13 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Durban Airport?
The official name of Durban Airport is King Shaka International Airport.
What is the airport code of Durban Airport?
The airport code of Durban Airport is DUR.
What are the most popular flights from Durban?
Johannesburg, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth are the 3 most popular routes from Durban. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Durban, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Durban?
| Durban to Johannesburg | 1h 10m |
| Durban to Cape Town | 2h 15m |
| Durban to Port Elizabeth | 1h 35m |
| Durban to Bloemfontein | 1h 20m |
| Durban to Dubai | 8h 20m |
