Flights to durban
Cheap Flights to durban
Overview
South Africa’s third biggest city, Durban is a cosmopolitan place which is also famed as eThekweni in Zulu. After the complete makeover in 2010 World Cup, with a revamped waterfront and a sleek new stadium, Durban has a lot more to offer to its fun-loving tourists. The city provides a perfect blend of European, African and Indian culture along with soothing weather, eye-pleasing waterfront and access to some of the most lively beaches of South Africa.
Residence for a higher number of Indian people descended outside of India, Durban also showcases an obvious Asian feel as well. Fascinating Afro-Indian culture and sun-kissed beaches, this dynamic city is becoming a never-missing holiday spot in South Africa.
Climate
Durban boasts a subtropical humid climate with hot, shimmery summers and soothing warm and dry winters, which are accentuated with white snow and no frost. Also, the city lets the locals and tourists experience an annual rainfall of 1,009 millimetres (39.7 in).
Travel Information
Language: Zulu
Currency: South African Rand
Local time: GMT+2
Avg. Flight Time: 11h 50m
Best Time To Visit
For around 320 days every year, Durban experience hot summers due to which most months are perfect for those who love the outdoors. In fact, June to August (winter season) could be the best time to visit, with temperatures barely dipping below 70 degrees.
Durban Attractions and Activities
1. Sublime Coastline
If you want to explore the east coast of South Africa, Durban is an outstanding base to do so. Bodyboard at North Beach, Try surfing at Bay of Plenty, bodyboard at Horth Beach or do fishing with your friends at Blue Lagoon.
2. Wonderful Family Attractions
Families travelling to Durban can relax at various attractions like an aquarium at uShaka Marine World and Water Park. People around the world don’t call Durban as “South Africa's Playground" for nothing.
3. Swimming with Sharks and Meeting Crocodiles
One morning you wake up and have healthy breakfast, the next morning you wake up and meet hundreds of beautiful crocodiles at Crocodile Creek and dive with sharks (harmless) at Blue Wilderness.
4. Relax at a Casino
The huge reputation of Durban’s playground was created around big casinos such as Suncoast - an entertainment complex consisting beaches, gambling, meals, and exciting shows to make each day of the year interesting and memorable like never before.
5. See Some South African Sports
South African Sport is truly loved by the locals. If you are also a fan of rugby or cricket, why not catch a battle of the Springboks in a rugby game at Kings Park Stadium or watch a match of cricket with your friends at Kingsmead Stadium?
Airlines Operate Flight to Durban
- British Airways
- Virgin Atlantic
- South African Airways
- Emirates
- Ethiopian Airlines
Time Duration from Different Airports
- London to Durban - 11h 50m
- Manchester to Durban - 16h 20m
- Newcastle to Durban - 16h 30m
- Birmingham to Durban - 16h 20m
- Glasgow to Durban - 14h 20m
- Edinburgh to Durban - 14h 35m
- Belfast to Durban - 15h 25m
Distance to the City Centre
King Shaka International Airport is situated around 35 km or 22 miles north of central Durban.
Transport from Durban
As the Durban Airport i.e. King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is set around 30 miles out of the town, you will get a taxi or an airport shuttle costing you R400 and R80 respectively. Those who want to travel from Johannesburg can reserve a train ticket of R360 operated by Shosholoza Meyl/South African Railways and takes 12 hours to reach Durban. Also, you can travel via a car from Port Elizabeth or Cape Town and take highway 3 to reach directly to Durban.
Visa Requirements for Durban
Ideally, the passport should be valid for at least 30 days from the departure date from South Africa. Although, there are a few immigration officials who ask for the minimum validity of 6 months of the passport from the entry date to South Africa.
Tips for your stay in Durban
- Many of the hotels and resorts have big yards and lawns and they allow backpackers to pitch a tent and spend their evening while camping. In spite of having lower cost, you can still use the kitchen, bathroom and other amenities offered by the hotel/resort.
- Work for your food and accommodation - As South Africa boasts numerous active WWOOFing community and farms, you can cut your costs for staying and eating and work for some time at winery or farms and earn them.
- The Shjosholoza Meyl Train service is famous amongst those who like sleeping on a train. Travellers who want to skip paying at the hostel for a night can sleep while travelling in tourist class.
- Supermarkets such as Checkers and Pick n’ Pay have all fresh groceries which can be helpful in cooking your own food at the hostel. It will surely cut down your costs significantly.
- However, there’s no need to be fearful, but keep a guide with you when wandering around the city of Durban at night.
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