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

• Earliest: departs at 12:15 and lands at 20:35
• Latest: departs at 19:05 and lands at 3:25.

The flight takes about 8h 20m.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from Durban to Dubai takes 8h 20m, 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 Durban to Dubai range from R10 955 to R13 571, with an average of R11 989 over the past 12 months. Anything below R10 955 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the R11 989 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at R11 611 return and stopover options via Istanbul (IST) at R11 693.

Emirates is the only airline operating Durban to Dubai flights. 94% of its flights are on time.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Emirates and South African. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

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

One-way fares from Durban to Dubai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R8 142, which is 8% above the typical average for this route.

Dubai Intl Airport (DXB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R63 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Autostrad Rent A Car
• AMEX
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Hertz

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

Evening 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 Durban to Dubai route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 54m.

Connecting flights from Durban to Dubai most commonly pass through:

• Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) – 95% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Durban to Dubai. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at R11 443 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at R12 776, a difference of R1 334.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Emirates operates flights between Durban and Dubai.

Flying via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 14m, compared to 22h 12m via Istanbul (IST).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Dubai are Naif Souq, Dubai Mall, and Burj Khalifa. These are among the most viewed places in Dubai on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Durban to Dubai flights:

• Emirates: offers extra legroom; 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:

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

The Dubai International Airport has three terminals: Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and Terminal 3. Terminal 1 is dedicated to international flights and can handle more than 20 million people per year. T2 arrivals in Dubai can handle over 5 million people, with 50 airlines operating from there. Flydubai, Dubai's first budget airline, also flies from T2. Terminal 3 is solely responsible for all Emirates Airlines arrivals and departures.

Most of the time, if you have a flight connection, you will be transferred automatically as part of your connection. But if you need to, you can take a free shuttle bus between Terminals 1 and 3 that runs 24 hours a day and takes about 15 to 25 minutes. Between Terminals 1 and 3, you can also take the Dubai Metro.