Durban Flight Tips

   Top Airlines That Fly To Durban

Book cheap flights & plane tickets to Durban with Jetsetz. Jetsetz is an airline consolidator that specializes in cheap flights to Durban.  As a wholesaler, Jetsetz compares top airlines & travel websites to find the cheapest flights to Durban.  Some of the top airlines that fly to Durban are: South African Airways, Egypt Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa, British Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, KLM, American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines.  Most of these airlines offer cheap non-stop flights to Durban as well as direct flights to Durban through various airports located in the United States, Canada, UK, the UAE and Europe.  Jetsetz also works with international airlines that offer cheap one-way flights to Durban.

   Durban King Shaka International Airport (DUR)

The best way to find cheap flights to Durban is to book your flights to the Durban King Shaka International Airport (DUR).  The Durban King Shaka International Airport is the primary gateway into the KwaZulu Natal region of South Africa and is the best airport to search for cheap flights to Durban.  The large amount of airlines that fly to the Durban International Airport makes it one of the best airport to search for cheap flights to South Africa.  If you are searching for cheap flights to the Durban Airport, please enter the airport code DUR into the arrival city search box.  For more information on the Durban International Airport, please visit the Durban Airport Information section below.

   Best Time To Fly To Durban

Durban and South Africa are located in the southern hemisphere.  Subsequently, the best time to fly to Durban is between the months of March – June, as the weather is pleasant, and the tourist season has ended.  June - September is the low season and is the best time to find cheap flights to Durban. August is the cheapest month to fly to Durban.  Summer is the peak travel season, with the most expensive prices on flights to Durban.  If you are planning to fly during these times, be sure to book your flight at least 60 days prior to your departure date to get the cheapest fare.

   Cheap Flights From Durban

The Durban International Airport’s central location makes it a great airport to find cheap flights from Durban.  There are numerous international airlines that offer cheap flights from the Durban International Airport (DUR).  Most domestic flights throughout South Africa are handled by South African Airlines. To catch your domestic flight from the Durban International Airport, you will need to move from the International terminal to the Domestic terminal.  Depending on where you are located in the terminal, you also may need to check your bag through customs and security, so be sure to give yourself at least 2 hours to connect to your domestic flight within the airport.

   Durban Airport Transportation

If you choose to fly into the Durban King Shaka International Airport, you will need to work out your ground transportation. The Durban King Shaka International Airport is located 32 km south from Durban’s city center. The best way to travel from the Durban Airport to the Durban city center is to take a taxi, bus, shuttle or by rental car. Taxis take 35 minutes to travel from the airport to Durban city center.  The public transportation system in general, is great in Durban.  You can get anywhere by taxi or the once you arrive in the city center.  If you are planning on traveling to other cities within Durban, you will probably want to hire a rental car.  You can either rent a car at the Durban King Shaka International Airport or take public transportation into the city center and rent a car at one of the rental car offices located throughout Durban.  For cheap Durban rental cars, please visit the Jetsetz website.

   Top Things To Do In Durban

Durban is one of the largest, most dynamic cities in South Africa with plenty to see and do. Most visitors come to Durban to spend time at one its famous beaches such as uShaka Beach, Northern Umdloti Beach, Golden Mile at North Beach and the more secluded beaches on the South Coast to sunbath, surf or get certified in scuba diving.  Once you arrive in Durban be sure to visit Umhlanga Rocks beach and its Aquarium, the Botanical Gardens, and then head to the 40-acre uShaka Marine World Theme Park.  Do not leave Durban without taking a KwaZulu Natal Shark Board Boat Tour along the KwaZulu Natal coastline, and if you are lucky you may get an up-close look at sharks, dolphins, turtles and sting rays. Whether you fly to Durban for business or pleasure, you are sure to have a great time in this beautiful city on the beach.