Flying from London to Durban King Shaka International Airport (DUR): What you need to know
The timezone in Durban is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London. Durban King Shaka International Airport is located in Durban.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to DUR, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from London to DUR departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Top options include:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The journey from central London to LHR takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to Durban King Shaka International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Durban King Shaka International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some popular stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and DUR are:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
You can get to LGW from central London in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your London to DUR flight? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
The majority of flights that depart London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination as expected. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Whether just for an hour or two or a handful of days, a stopover can make your whole trip feel a little less stressful. When flying out of London Stansted Airport (STN), you can book a plane ticket from London to Durban King Shaka International Airport (DUR) stopping at Dubai International Airport (DXB).
From central London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to arrive by car and 45 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near London Stansted Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Durban King Shaka International Airport flight:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving without delays, STN is a dependable starting point for any trip.
About Durban King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Durban King Shaka International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near DUR:
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks in advance of your London to Durban King Shaka International Airport flight.
Getting from Durban King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to central Durban
From Durban King Shaka International Airport, central Durban is around 32 kilometres away. It takes about 35 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Durban King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
At the moment, 358 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Durban King Shaka International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 691 €. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from London to DUR, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from London to Durban King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when picking your flight dates. December is the quietest month to go to Durban. February is when most people book flights from London to Durban King Shaka International Airport (DUR), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
When booking your London to DUR plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. February is the warmest month in Durban, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
July sees temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to Durban King Shaka International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Durban
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Durban right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from London to Durban King Shaka International Airport:
Durban Beach and Ushaka marine are a couple of major attractions to put on your Durban to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Moses Mabhida Stadium.
Explore more of South Africa
Get more out of your South Africa trip by venturing beyond Durban. About 241 kilometres away to the northwest, Newcastle is another city to put on your must-do list. Tick off some of its top sights like Carnegie Art Museum while you're here.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in South Africa, head for Richards Bay, roughly 129 kilometres northeast of Durban. Thulasihleka Pan Bird Sanctuary, Pelican Island and Prinia Park are key highlights.