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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class

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.

Return flights from London to Durban range from R15 375 to R22 891, with an average of R18 115 over the past 12 months. Anything below R15 375 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 4% above the route average of R18 115. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

One-way fares from London to Durban are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R11 586, which is 5% 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 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).

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 451 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R20 365, a difference of R2 914. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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.

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.

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.