Non-stop flights to Durban (DUR)
King Shaka International Airport is the third largest airport in South Africa. It is an international airport. In total there are 12 airports around the world that have direct flights to Durban, spread around 11 cities in 4 countries. Currently, there are 8 domestic flights to Durban.
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All direct flights to Durban Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Durban Best time to visit Durban Long-Haul Flights Business Class flights First Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 2,009 flights arriving at Durban Airport, which are 67 flights per day or 3 flights per hour. On an average day, there is at least 1 flight arriving every 20 minutes.
The most frequently departed flights to Durban are routes from Johannesburg (JNB) in South Africa and Cape Town (CPT), also in South Africa. These two routes together are operated 1592 times this month, and make up for 79% of all monthly arrivals at King Shaka International Airport.
The longest flight to Durban DUR is departing from Dubai (DXB). This non-stop flight takes around 8 hours and 20 minutes and covers a distance of 4,115 miles (6,622 km).
List of all direct flights to Durban
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Durban, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Durban.
Airlines flying to Durban
Currently, there are 10 airlines that fly to Durban. Most flights to Durban are operated by Airlink, as they connect 5 airports to DUR. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all DUR flights:
What is the best time to visit Durban?
🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical
Durban is a humid subtropical or warm-temperate destination, featuring hot, humid summers with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F) and mild to cool winters. The region is known for consistent rainfall throughout the year, peaking in summer. The area is known for its vibrant urban energy, diverse landscapes, and numerous outdoor activities.
You can visit Durban any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .
Long-Haul Flights to Durban
Explore all long-haul flights to Durban with a flight duration of more than 7 hours.
Business class flights to Durban
There are 2 airports that have flights to Durban in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to DUR are listed below:
First class flights to Durban
There is only one airport that has First Class flights to Durban, which is Dubai (DXB).
Intercontinental flights to Durban
The only intercontinental flights to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) are from the Middle-East, as of April 2026.
* Please note that there are no direct services from 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 the Middle-East / Western Asia to Durban
Emirates is currently the only airline flying non-stop from the Middle-East to Durban. They fly year-round from Dubai (DXB).
International flights to Durban
Flights from Mozambique to Durban
Maputo is the only city in Mozambique with direct flights to Durban. From Maputo, direct flights are offered by Qatar Airways (Oneworld).
All flights from Mozambique
Flights from Swaziland to Durban
In Swaziland, the only airport that has a direct connection to Durban is Manzini. From Manzini, direct flights are offered by Eswatini Air.
All flights from Swaziland
Flights from United Arab Emirates to Durban
There is 1 airport in United Arab Emirates that has a direct connection to Durban, which is Dubai. From Dubai, direct flights are offered by Emirates.
All flights from United Arab Emirates
Flights from Zimbabwe to Durban
In Zimbabwe, the only airport that has a direct connection to Durban is Harare. From Harare, direct flights are offered by Airlink.
All flights from Zimbabwe
Domestic flights to Durban
Flights from South Africa to Durban
There are several airports within South Africa that have domestic flights to Durban (8 in total).
From Bloemfontein, direct flights are offered by CemAir.
From Cape Town, airlines that operate direct flights are Airlink, CemAir, Eswatini Air, FlexFlight, LIFT and Safair.
From East London, you can fly non-stop to Durban with Safair.
From George, the only airline with direct flights is CemAir.
From Johannesburg, airlines that operate direct flights are Airlink, CemAir, FlexFlight, LIFT, Safair, South African Airways (Star Alliance) and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
From Johannesburg, you can fly non-stop to Durban with Safair.
From Nelspruit, direct flights are offered by Airlink.
From Port Elizabeth, direct flights are offered by Airlink, CemAir and Safair.
All flights from South Africa
Alternative airports near Durban
Flying to an alternative airport near Durban could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Durban (DUR) are listed below. The closest alternative airports 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 into Durban?
The most convenient airport to fly into Durban is King Shaka International Airport (DUR).
How many airlines fly to Durban?
There are 10 airlines flying to Durban from 12 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Durban?
Airlink, Safair and CemAir operate most flights to Durban. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Durban?
Oneworld and Star Alliance are currently the only two alliances that operate flights to Durban.
How many nonstop flights are there to Durban?
There are roughly 2,009 flights arriving at Durban every month (or 469 flights each week), from a total of 12 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 to Durban?
Johannesburg, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth are the 3 most popular routes to Durban. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Durban, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Durban?
| Johannesburg to Durban | 1h 10m |
| Cape Town to Durban | 2h 5m |
| Port Elizabeth to Durban | 1h 25m |
| Bloemfontein to Durban | 1h 20m |
| Harare to Durban | 2h 5m |
