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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dubai to Durban:

• Earliest: departs at 10:15 and lands at 18:43
• Latest: departs at 10:40 and lands at 19:08.

The flight takes about 8h 28m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Dubai to Durban:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Dubai to Durban takes 8h 28m, covering 10 656 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Dubai to Durban range from R14 336 to R17 908, with an average of R15 587 over the past 12 months. Anything below R14 336 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% above the R15 587 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average R15 078 return, compared with R18 918 via a stopover through Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Emirates is the only airline operating Dubai to Durban flights. 76% of its flights are on time.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by South African and Emirates. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A380-800 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dubai to Durban flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R10 344 to R79 517. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Dubai to Durban are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R10 340, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R56 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo

Flights from Dubai to Durban usually depart from Dubai Intl (DXB) and arrive at Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dubai to Durban route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 51m.

Most connecting flights from Dubai to Durban pass through Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from Dubai to Durban. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at R14 671 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R16 278, a difference of R1 606.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Emirates operates flights between Dubai and Durban.

Durban is 2 hours behind Dubai (South Africa Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Durban are uShaka Marine World, Golden Mile, and Durban International Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Durban on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Dubai to Durban flights:

• Emirates: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.