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At London Heathrow Airport, unwind in one of the lounges before your journey. There are several options available, depending on which terminal you depart from. For example, there is Club Aspire (Terminal 3 and 5), Plaza Premium Lounge (Terminal 2, 4 and 5) and No1 Lounges (Terminal 3). You may also seek a quote or book online to reserve your place.

There are a few ways to access the airport from central London: taxi, the Heathrow Express or the TfL. London's Black Taxis all have wheelchair services and have passed the Knowledge of London examination. The Heathrow Express makes it simple to get to the airport. This route leaves from London's Paddington Station and makes no stops. It travels for an average of 15min and leaves roughly every 15min. You may also use the affordable TfL Rail, which also leaves from Paddington Station. It takes an average of 30min and departs roughly every 30min.

King Shaka International Airport provides all passengers access to its lounges at a discounted rate. Lounges are a great option for a meal or waiting for a connection. You can choose from two lounges: Bidvest Premier Lounge for domestic flights or Umphafa Lounge for international flights. Both lounges offer Wi-Fi, televisions, reading material, food, hot and cold beverages, alcoholic drinks and flight information. You may access Bidvest Premier Lounge between 05:15 and 20:15 every day of the week, for 2h. Umphafa Lounge is available from 14:00 to 19:00 every day, for 3h.

You can access the Durban city centre by car hire, taxi or shuttle bus. You can book a car online before you travel. This way, your car will be ready to pick up at the airport, near Arrivals. Taxis are located in the rank outside of Departures. The companies that service the airport are Rikki Cabs, Hassan Taxis, City Cabs, King Shaka Airport Taxi, Mozzie Cabs and Lighthouse Cabs. The journey takes around 30min to the city centre. If you're travelling in a large group, you may prefer to use a King Shaka Airport Shuttle. These can be booked online and arranged before you travel.

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Durban usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR).

Only Economy class is available on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Durban.

One-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Durban most commonly connect through:

• Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) – 55% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 34% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 2% of one-stop connections

Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the London Heathrow Airport to Durban route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R16 883 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R19 926, a difference of R3 043. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 5% above the route average of R18 112. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Durban takes 0h 00m, covering 15 326 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.

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to Durban are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R10 229, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 53m, compared to 17h 50m via Cape Town Intl (CPT) and 18h 40m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

Durban is 1 hour ahead of London Heathrow Airport (South Africa Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R55 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo

Return flights from London Heathrow Airport to Durban range from R15 468 to R22 753, with an average of R18 112 over the past 12 months. Anything below R15 468 counts as a good deal.