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Yes. The Durban Airport car hire centre has a good list of global providers, including Hertz, Alamo and Budget. To locate it, just follow the directions from the Arrivals Hall leading to the Car Rental Parking Area. It’s just a short walk along Boulevard Road, so no shuttle bus is necessary.

You can find a few ATMs and bank branches landside of the Arrivals Hall at Durban Airport. Inter Africa Bureau de Change and Bidvest Bank Rennies Foreign Exchange are offices that can handle your currency exchange, while the branch of Standard Bank can take care of other financial transactions.

Durban Airport is the gateway to the KwaZulu-Natal province in south-eastern South Africa. Pietermaritzburg (48 miles away) is the capital of the province and its second largest city. Richards Bay (106 miles away) lies to the northeast of Durban along the coastline, while Ladysmith (153 miles away) is situated inland to the northwest.

Yes, there is a post office at Durban Airport. It is located in the public concourse of the terminal building and opens 30min prior to the arrival of the first flight each day and closes 30min after the departure of the last flight.

Flights from London to Durban may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR).

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class

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

• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 48% of one-stop connections
• Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) – 37% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 3% of one-stop connections

Dubai Intl (DXB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the London to Durban route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at R17 273 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R20 158, a difference of R2 884. 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 4% above the route average of R17 930. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London to Durban takes 0h 00m, covering 15 314 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 to Durban are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R9 798, which is 19% 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 18h 46m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 19h 19m via Istanbul (IST).

Durban is 1 hour ahead of London (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 to Durban range from R15 219 to R22 658, with an average of R17 930 over the past 12 months. Anything below R15 219 counts as a good deal.