Flying from London to King Shaka International Airport (DUR): what you need to know
You can select from numerous airports when planning your flight from London to King Shaka International Airport (DUR). Explore your options for jetting out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
King Shaka International Airport is located in Durban. The city operates in the UTC+2 timezone and is 2 hours ahead of London.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from London to DUR.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even explore another city. When browsing flights from London to DUR leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveller tool will show you the fastest route and available public transport options.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from London to King Shaka International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to King Shaka International Airport. Visit family or friends or cross another city off your list. Whatever you choose to do, check out these options between London Gatwick Airport and DUR:
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour and 26 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before your flight from London to DUR? Check in to a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially starts. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
About King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to King Shaka International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near DUR instead:
Getting from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to central Durban
King Shaka International Airport to the centre of Durban takes about 35 minutes in a car. It's approximately 40 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
277 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to King Shaka International Airport. Return flights start from 609 €. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
To score cheap tickets from London to DUR, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from London to King Shaka International Airport across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from London to DUR. You don't need to search every day to see if prices have dropped. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price.
Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London to King Shaka International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
The best time to fly from London to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
June is the most popular month for flights from London to King Shaka International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Durban in February when things are quieter.
Book your flight from London to DUR for February if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Durban to range from 19ºC to 27ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 11ºC and 23ºC. Search for cheap flights from London to King Shaka International Airport sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Durban
Once you've booked your flight from London to King Shaka International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Durban:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Moses Mabhida Stadium, Golden Mile and Umgeni River Bird Park are top attractions which should be on any good Durban itinerary.
Complete your Durban trip with a car rental
After you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from London to King Shaka International Airport, the next step is choosing one of our car rentals in Durban. Explore the exclusive deals and instantly compare your options on price, pick-up convenience, fuel policies, and more.
