Which airports can I use when flying from Zurich to Durban?

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

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Zurich to Durban?

Only Economy class is available on flights from Zurich to Durban.

Which airports do connecting flights from Zurich to Durban pass through?

One-stop flights from Zurich to Durban most commonly connect through: • Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) – 96% of one-stop connections • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 2% of one-stop connections • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 2% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Zurich to Durban?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 58% on flights from Zurich to Durban. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at R11 635 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at R27 620, a difference of R15 985. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Durban?

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.

How long is a flight from Zurich to Durban?

A direct flight from Zurich to Durban takes 00m, covering 14 252 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Zurich to Durban?

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.

Have flight prices from Zurich to Durban changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R12 162 to R88 915. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Zurich to Durban?

Flying via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 51m, compared to 18h 46m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 21h 52m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

What is the time difference between Zurich and Durban?

Durban is 1 hour ahead of Zurich (South Africa Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR)?

Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging R387 for economy cars. Top options include: • GREEN MOTION • Woodford • Budget • Avis • Alamo

How much should I expect to pay for a Zurich to Durban flight?

Return flights from Zurich to Durban range from R13 823 to R24 917, with an average of R18 606 over the past 12 months. Anything below R13 823 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from Zurich to Durban?

Return flights from Zurich to Durban typically range from R13 823 to R24 917. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R12 162 on KLM.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Zurich to Durban?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Zurich to Durban. It's 38% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 48% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Durban?

•August is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Durban at R11 635 return. •April (R27 109) and February (R26 845) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 133% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Zurich to Durban?

KLM (R12 162) and Ethiopian Air (R12 805) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Zurich to Durban according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Zurich to Durban?

Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) is the most popular stopover for the Zurich to Durban route. 96% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via JNB.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Zurich to Durban?

Flights via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of R18 430. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Zurich to Durban, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) had the shortest average connection time for Zurich to Durban stopovers at 8h 55m over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: R13 823-R24 917

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August

Cheapest • 37% price drop

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Cheapest • Avg R18 430 (return)

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Fri, Jan 15 - Thu, Jan 21

6:50 - 10:40ZRH Zurich-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

26h 50m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo

17:00 - 16:45DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-ZRH Zurich

24h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

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Fri, Jan 15 - Wed, Jan 20

6:50 - 10:40ZRH Zurich-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

26h 50m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo

17:00 - 22:25DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-ZRH Zurich

30h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

R12 162KLM

1 day ago

Fri, Jan 15 - Fri, Jan 22

6:50 - 10:40ZRH Zurich-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

26h 50m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo

17:00 - 11:00DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-ZRH Zurich

43h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

R12 162KLM

1 day ago

Thu, Mar 11 - Tue, Mar 23

15:00 - 14:00ZRH Zurich-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

22h 00m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

17:00 - 12:05DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-ZRH Zurich

44h 05m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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2 days ago

Thu, Mar 11 - Tue, Mar 23

20:30 - 13:25ZRH Zurich-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

15h 55m2 stops Milan Malpensa Addis Ababa Bole

14:15 - 6:45DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-ZRH Zurich

17h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R12 805Ethiopian Air

2 days ago

Tue, Nov 24 - Sun, Dec 6

20:30 - 16:20ZRH Zurich-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

18h 50m3 stops Milan Malpensa Addis Ababa Bole Johannesburg OR Tambo

11:15 - 6:45DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-ZRH Zurich

20h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Addis Ababa Bole

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3+ days ago

Wed, May 5 - Tue, May 11

21:00 - 13:25ZRH Zurich-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

16h 25m2 stops Milan Malpensa Addis Ababa Bole

14:15 - 8:20DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-ZRH Zurich

18h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Milan Malpensa

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Mon, Nov 23 - Tue, Dec 8

22:00 - 18:05ZRH Zurich-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

19h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Johannesburg OR Tambo

11:00 - 6:45DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-ZRH Zurich

20h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Addis Ababa Bole

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Fri, Jan 15 - Thu, Jan 21

22:00 - 13:25ZRH Zurich-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

14h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

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17h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

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Fri, Mar 5 - Thu, Mar 11

22:00 - 13:25ZRH Zurich-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

14h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

14:15 - 6:45DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-ZRH Zurich

17h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R13 464Ethiopian Air

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Recent last minute flight deals from Zurich to Durban

Sat, Nov 7 - Tue, Dec 29

20:30 - 18:05ZRH Zurich-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

20h 35m3 stops Milan Malpensa Addis Ababa Bole Johannesburg OR Tambo

14:15 - 6:45DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-ZRH Zurich

17h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R11 684Ethiopian Air

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Sat, Nov 7 - Thu, Dec 10

6:50 - 10:40ZRH Zurich-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

26h 50m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo

17:00 - 9:50DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-ZRH Zurich

17h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Paris Charles de Gaulle

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1 day ago

Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 21

11:05 - 14:45ZRH Zurich-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

26h 40m2 stops Madrid Barajas Johannesburg OR Tambo

8:40 - 17:30DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-ZRH Zurich

33h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Madrid Barajas

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20:30 - 16:20ZRH Zurich-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

18h 50m3 stops Milan Malpensa Addis Ababa Bole Johannesburg OR Tambo

11:15 - 6:45DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-ZRH Zurich

20h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Addis Ababa Bole

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Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Dec 1

15:00 - 12:15ZRH Zurich-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

20h 15m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

7:00 - 6:30DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-ZRH Zurich

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22:00 - 16:20ZRH Zurich-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

17h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Johannesburg OR Tambo

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21h 15m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Addis Ababa Bole Milan Malpensa

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Fri, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 11

10:25 - 18:05ZRH Zurich-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

30h 40m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

15:20 - 12:05DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-ZRH Zurich

45h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R12 739Multiple Airlines

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Fri, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 19

10:25 - 8:40ZRH Zurich-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

45h 15m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

7:00 - 12:05DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-ZRH Zurich

30h 05m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R12 854Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Sat, Nov 7 - Tue, Dec 29

20:30 - 18:05ZRH Zurich-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

20h 35m3 stops Milan Malpensa Addis Ababa Bole Johannesburg OR Tambo

11:00 - 6:45DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-ZRH Zurich

20h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Addis Ababa Bole

R12 903Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 13

10:25 - 12:15ZRH Zurich-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

24h 50m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

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How much is a return flight from Zurich to Durban? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Zurich to Durban departing in January.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Zurich to Durban?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Zurich to Durban. It's 38% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 48% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Durban? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from Zurich to Durban, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •August is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Durban at R11 635 return.
•April (R27 109) and February (R26 845) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 133% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Zurich to Durban?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Zurich to Durban.
How long is a flight from Zurich to Durban?
A direct flight from Zurich to Durban takes 00m, covering 14 252 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Zurich to Durban?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Zurich to Durban flight?
Return flights from Zurich to Durban range from R13 823 to R24 917, with an average of R18 606 over the past 12 months. Anything below R13 823 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Zurich to Durban changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R12 162 to R88 915. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
Which car hire options are available at Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR)?
Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging R387 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Budget
• Avis
• Alamo
Which airports can I use when flying from Zurich to Durban?
Flights from Zurich to Durban usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR).
Which airports do connecting flights from Zurich to Durban pass through?
One-stop flights from Zurich to Durban most commonly connect through:

• Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) – 96% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 2% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 2% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Zurich to Durban?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 58% on flights from Zurich to Durban. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at R11 635 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at R27 620, a difference of R15 985.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Zurich to Durban?
Flying via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 51m, compared to 18h 46m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 21h 52m via Dubai Intl (DXB).
What is the time difference between Zurich and Durban?
Durban is 1 hour ahead of Zurich (South Africa Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Durban?
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.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Thursday flights average R11 635, which is about R15 985 less than Monday fares (58% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Zurich to Durban trip for August. Fares historically average R11 635 return in that month – typically R15 474 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).

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