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Flights to Durban from the UK
Durban is reached from the UK either through Johannesburg on a domestic connection or through the Gulf. The Johannesburg routing is usually the shorter of the two, though it means an extra sector. Durban's winter is warm and dry, which is the reverse of what most UK travellers expect — April to October is the comfortable window here.
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Flights from the UK to Durban
We quote every one of these by hand. Pick a departure airport and we will come back with the real fare on your dates.
Departure dates shown are examples and move forward automatically — we are not holding these seats. Prices, where shown, are indicative and change daily.
Airport
King Shaka International (DUR)
Flight time
about 15h from London with one or two stops
Best time to go
April to October, warm and dry
Currency
South African Rand (ZAR)
Time zone
GMT+2
Country
South Africa
Flight times are approximate and depend on the routing. Ask us for the exact schedule on your dates.
When to go to Durban
Based on the climate and the school and holiday calendar, not on fares. We have no live pricing — ask us for the actual cost on your dates.
Time in Durban
London
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Durban
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2 hours ahead of London · GMT+2
How long it takes to Durban
Usually connecting through
No direct service from the UK on this route. Tell us which matters more and we will price both.
Flying to Durban from your airport
Journey length from each UK airport — hours, not fares.
- LHRLondon Heathrow15h–20h
via Johannesburg or Dubai
- LGWLondon Gatwick15h–20h
via Johannesburg or Dubai
- MANManchester15h–20h
via Johannesburg or Dubai
- BHXBirmingham15h–20h
via Johannesburg or Dubai
- EDIEdinburgh15h–20h
via Johannesburg or Dubai
- GLAGlasgow15h–20h
via Johannesburg or Dubai
No UK airport flies direct to Durban, so every option connects. We will find the shortest sensible routing.
Who flies to Durban
These are the carriers we most often quote on this route. The cheapest is rarely the same one twice, which is the reason to let us check rather than assume.
Emirates
Qatar Airways
British Airways
Turkish AirlinesBefore you travel to Durban
Entry
Entry rules are the same as for the rest of South Africa and differ by nationality. Confirm your own position on gov.uk, including the extra documentation rules that apply when travelling with children under 18.
Health
A yellow fever certificate is required if you are arriving from or transiting a country where yellow fever is a risk. Check your connecting airport as well as your destination.
How far ahead to start
Real lead times for Durban — the parts that cannot be rushed.
8 weeks before
Vaccinations
Some courses take time to complete, and a yellow fever certificate is only valid from 10 days after the jab.
On the day you book
Travel insurance
Cancellation cover only protects you against what happens after the policy starts, so buying it later leaves a gap.
1 week before
Confirm baggage
Extra allowance bought in advance costs far less than at the airport desk — the usual sting on this route.
24 hours before
Check in
Seats fill fast on busy routes and families get split up. Confirm the schedule at the same time.
Requirements depend on your nationality, not where you live, and they change without notice. Confirm yours at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice before booking anything non-refundable — or just ask us. Our travel guide covers passports, visas and vaccinations in full.
What does Durban cost right now?
Fares on this route move daily and differ by UK departure airport. Tell us your dates and we will come back with a real price — including baggage, which is where these routes usually catch people out.
Flying to Durban — your questions
The things people ask us most about this route. Anything else, just call 020 4618 3838.
There is no direct service from the UK, so expect 15–20 hours including the connection.
EmiratesQatar AirwaysTurkish Airlines
Kenya Airways
Ethiopian AirlinesBritish Airways
Saudia
Etihad Airways
KLM
Lufthansa
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