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About Flights to Durban
Summary info about Durban flight prices, duration and airlines
Best One-Way Price | £353 |
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Best Return Price | £476 |
Fastest flight time | 17h 35m |
Operated By | 1 airline |
Cheapest flights to Durban airports
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CHEAPEST ROUTE FROM London TO Durban
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Durban (DUR)
Typically, flights to Durban from London are cheaper when flying from London Heathrow to Durban King Shaka Intl, which has an average price of £729
| CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO DURBAN FROM LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORT | September | 22% cheaper | Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Durban costs on average just £569 in September |
| MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO DURBAN FROM LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORT | December | 32% more expensive | It costs about £963 for flights to Durban from London Heathrow Airport in December |
| MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO DURBAN FROM LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORT | December | 383% more users visited | More momondo users searched in flights to Durban from London Heathrow Airport in December than any other month |
When is the best time to fly to Durban?
You can get flights to Durban, South Africa, from various cities across the UK, some of which provide faster options than others. If you are leaving from London, you can touch down at Durban International Airport, Durban, in just over 14 hours. For those travelling from Manchester, your journey time will be a bit longer at around 15 hours and 45 minutes. If you are travelling from Scotland, it will take around 18 hours for you to arrive at your destination from Edinburgh.
Unfortunately there are currently no airports in the UK from which you can fly directly to the South African city, however there are plenty of Durban flight deals that involve an indirect flight. You can fly from London Heathrow Airport with one change in O.R Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. Similarly, you can fly from Manchester Airport with one transfer in Dubai International Airport. Flights from Belfast International Airport and Edinburgh Airport require two changes in London Heathrow and O.R Tambo International Airport, whereas if you are flying from Birmingham, you will also need to make two changes, often at Zurich Airport and O.R Tambo International Airport.
Users booking trips to Durban from Johannesburg found flights 97% cheaper than the average price of flights to Durban. To find the cheapest price to Durban from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
If you’re not able to fly to Durban in September, then January is your next best option. Flight prices from United Kingdom to Durban during January average around £664.
Most flyers found that booking tickets 24 days in advance of their planned departure date is the best time to get cheap flights to Durban. During this timeframe, flight prices are around £731. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Durban from United Kingdom for as low as £476 on momondo.
The cheapest day to depart from United Kingdom to Durban is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as £717. The most expensive day to fly to Durban is Friday, with ticket prices averaging around £820.
Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Durban is in the morning. Flights from United Kingdom to Durban during this time can be as low as £716. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Durban is in the evening when prices are around £777.
When planning your flight to Durban, it is important to be aware that some months are not as ideal as others. Specifically, the month of March could carry a higher chance of rain, as Durban sees up to 5.1 inches (130 mm) or more. There are still things to do in Durban even when it's raining, but be aware that rain is highly probable in the area. Those looking for a great museum with interesting exhibits should take time out of their trip to Durban to go see Durban City Hall and Natural Science Museum. Durban City Hall and Natural Science Museum is particularly popular with tourists when the weather in Durban is not ideal. Shopping centres like The Pavilion Westville are very popular destinations for those visiting the Durban area. The Pavilion Westville is a great place to go if you’re looking to spend some time inside.
uShaka Marine World is a great water park in the area and is perfect for beating the heat. Amusement parks and waterparks are often most enjoyable when the weather is 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21°C) or more and the chance of rain is moderate at most. With that in mind, consider planning your flight to Durban for January, February, or November if these attractions interest you or your family.
If your plan is to spend time at South Beach while visiting Durban, momondo recommends you plan your trip for April when the temperatures are typically higher and the chance of rain is low. Consider visiting North Beach during your Durban visit as well.
Those flying to Durban could potentially find better pricing at Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (18 mi from Durban city centre), Pietermaritzburg Airport (41 mi from Durban city centre) or Margate Airport (80 mi from Durban city centre), depending on the month and departure airport.
You can find deals at Pietermaritzburg Airport for £871pp on average, but that price can change based on your departure airport. To save money, try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
Durban flight deals found on momondo
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Which airlines fly to Durban?
Here you can see a selection of the most popular and cheapest airlines for flights to Durban
Which airlines fly to Durban?
For flights from United Kingdom to Durban, most momondo users will book with popular airlines such as Emirates, British Airways, South African and Qatar Airways. Depending on what airport you fly from, you may have other airlines to choose from.
Emirates Flights to Durban
The most popular airline for flights to Durban on momondo is Emirates, which operates 5 flights in this direction every week. Most depart out of Dubai Intl, with the best deal for Emirates flights to Durban being £629 (round-trip, Birmingham to Durban, momondo searches within the last 72 hours). In 129 Emirates reviews, it is rated 8.4 by momondo users.
Turkish Airlines Flights to Durban
Another popular choice for flights to Durban is Turkish Airlines (8.1/10, 135 reviews). Most Turkish Airlines flights landing in Durban will be arriving from Istanbul, but there is 1 Turkish Airlines flight to Durban from all departure points globally so prices can vary significantly. The best Turkish Airlines deal found on momondo this week was £438 (Birmingham to Durban, round-trip).
Airports near Durban
Below you will find all the airports in Durban along with their distance from the city centre
How do you get to the city centre from Durban airport?
To drive from the airport to the city centre, it takes about 35 minutes, so a taxi or a journey through a ride-share app are great options. Both can be found in front of the terminal building upon arrival, however they can be quite expensive. A cheaper option is to get a shuttle bus, which can be found in the public transport parking area near the arrivals hall. The bus takes a bit longer than a taxi, but will cost you much less, so it's a great choice if you are travelling on a budget. However, the bus only runs between early morning and late evening, so if you arrive outside those hours, it won’t be available.
Popular routes to Durban
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Visa requirements for visiting Durban
If you are a British citizen, then you won't need a visa to visit South Africa. You will be given a permit which allows you temporary access for three months. You will need to make sure that your passport is not running out though, as South African authorities require you to have 180 days remaining on it from the date you plan to leave.
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Durban is a great city with so much to see and do. South Africa has wildlife in abundance, so a trip to this country wouldn’t be the same without a visit to either the uShaka Marine World, where you can see all sorts of aquatic species, or Phezulu Safari Park, where you can get up close and personal with animals in their natural habitat. Take some time to relax at the Durban Botanic Gardens, which showcases a range of rare plant species for your viewing pleasure. Finish off your trip with a visit to uShaka Wet ‘n Wild, a waterpark that will get the adrenaline pumping and have you smiling from ear to ear when you leave.
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