Durban King Shaka International Airport (DUR)

Overview

The newly-built Durban King Shaka International Airport is a state-of-the-art facility 21 miles (34km) north of Durban on the west coast of South Africa.

Constructed specially for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the airport is spacious and modern, and handles only half of its 7.5 million-passenger capacity each year, meaning the facility never feels crowded.

Most flights to Durban King Shaka International Airport are domestic flights from Johannesburg, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, East London, and George. However, there are limited international routes to Mauritius, Mozambique, and Dubai.

While the airport's facilities are state-of-the-art, the facility's remote location is an inconvenient introduction to Durban due to the total lack of public transportation.

Location

The airport is 21 miles (34km) north of Durban.

Getting to the city

The airport can be accessed by car via the N2 from Durban. Taxis are available and there are shuttles to the city centre and major beachfront hotels, which can booked through the airport's information desk.

Time

GMT +2

Contacts

Tel: +27 32 436 6578

Car rental

Numerous car rental companies are represented at the airport including Avis, Thrifty, Europcar, First, Bidvest, Dollar, Woodford, Select, and Hertz.

Airport Taxis

Many taxi companies operate from outside the arrivals terminal. The journey to the city takes from 30 minutes to an hour. Generally, the price is per journey and not per passenger. Private companies such as Uber also operate, providing transport to the city centre.

Facilities

The newly built airport terminal has a modern and substantial range of facilities, including ATMs, banks, lounges, restaurants and bars, a prayer room, and a large variety of retail outlets. Disabled facilities are excellent, although those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.

Parking

There is plenty of parking available within easy walking distance of the terminal. The pick up zone is free for the first 20 minutes, tariffs beginning thereafter at ZAR 30. There is also multistorey parking available as well as shaded and long stay options.

Website

www.acsa.co.za

Internet

There are four free hours of wifi provided to passengers in the boarding areas of the airport. Alternatively, customers can make use of 1 gigabyte of data. However, if the four hours elapse or the passenger uses all the data, one can top up with a pay-as-you-go service.

Business Lounges

Business services are provided in the BIDAir Premium Lounge, with payed entrance, on the third level, including phones, newspapers, televisions, and snacks.

Durban International Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.