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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.

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.

Only Emirates operates flights between Durban and Dubai.

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

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

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

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average R11 432 return, compared with R15 134 via a stopover through Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

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.

Most connecting flights from Durban to Dubai pass through Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 8% on the Durban to Dubai route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at R11 522 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at R12 480, a difference of R957. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 55 minutes.

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%.

Some of the most popular sights in Dubai are Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, and Baniyas Square (Dubai Metro). These are among the most viewed places in Dubai on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 18:40 and lands at 2:58
• Latest: departs at 19:10 and lands at 3:28.

The flight takes about 8h 18m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 6% above the route average of R11 958. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Durban to Dubai takes 8h 18m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R10 402 to R67 250. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Durban to Dubai are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about R7 124.

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

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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.

Dubai Intl Airport (DXB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R57 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Autostrad Rent A Car
• Alamo
• AMEX
• Europcar
• Hertz

Return flights from Durban to Dubai range from R10 763 to R13 490, with an average of R11 958 over the past 12 months. Anything below R10 763 counts as a good deal.