Durban Airport Guide

Airport Guide for King Shaka International Airport


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King Shaka International Airport (DUR), located 35km north of central Durban, is a new airport. It replaced the former Durban International Airport on May 1, 2010, just about a month before the FIFA World Cup 2010 when South Africa hosted the event and welcomed numerous football fans from around the world. 

The newly built airport is featured with a lot many facilities including:

  •  Duty free shopping
  •  Meeting and conference facilities
  •  Restaurants and bars
  •  Money exchange facility, ATMs and bank
  •  Pharmacy and first-aid facilities
  •  Muslim prayer hall
  •  Car rental, taxi and shuttle service

There is no accommodation available within the airport premises; however you can find bed & breakfast in the vicinity of the building. Hotel reservation desks are available at the arrival hall.

Durban's International Airport has the world's first Bird Radar striking a perfect balance between environmental and commercial air safety. There are many airlines operating at the King Shaka International Airport (DUR). Some of the major ones include Virgin Atlantic (VS), Emirates (EK), Ethiopian Airlines (ET) and the national carrier South African Airways (SA). 

Map Location for King Shaka International Airport


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