Travelling from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Dublin Airport (DUB): what you need to know
Dublin's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Dublin two hours behind Durban.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DUR to DUB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from King Shaka International Airport to Dublin Airport. Many travellers pass through Dubai Airport when flying between DUR and DUB.
How to find the cheapest flights from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way King Shaka International Airport to Dublin Airport flight is 277 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 557 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DUR to DUB if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from King Shaka International Airport to Dublin Airport across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from DUR to DUB.
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Handy information about King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
King Shaka International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from DUR make it to their destination as scheduled 86.29% of the time.
King Shaka International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Durban. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Need a handy hotel close to DUR? If you've booked an early flight from King Shaka International Airport to Dublin Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Dublin Airport (DUB)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late King Shaka International Airport to Dublin Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near DUB instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Dublin Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire to explore Dublin and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Dublin Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Dublin Airport (DUB) to central Dublin
Dublin Airport to central Dublin has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It typically takes 2 hours 10 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Dublin Airport (DUB)
August is the busiest month for flights from King Shaka International Airport to Dublin Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Dublin in January.
Book your flight from King Shaka International Airport to Dublin Airport for July if you want to visit Dublin during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DUR to DUB sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ireland
You've visited Dublin, now it's time to discover other parts of Ireland. Travel about 225 kilometres south-west to Cork to check off its must-visit sights. From Blarney Castle to Fota Wildlife Park and Titanic Experience Cobh, your itinerary will be busy.
Tallaght is another essential stop in Ireland and is around 10 kilometres south-west of Dublin. No trip is complete without seeing Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn, 3 stuffed bears and Johnson & Perrott Fleet.