Durban King Shaka Airport

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General information

Durban King Shaka Airport is a modern airport in the east of South Africa. The airport opened in May 2010, one month before the start of the FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa. At that time, it replaced Durban International Airport. Every day of the week there are many flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Cape Town Airport. Emirates offers direct flights from Dubai International Airport.

Where is Durban King Shaka Airport situated?

The airport is located north of the city. Durban King Shaka Airport is easily accessible from Durban via road N2 or R102.

How many terminals does Durban King Shaka Airport have?

Durban King Shaka Airport in South Africa has a modern terminal consisting of three floors. The Arrivals hall is located on the ground floor, the Departures hall and check-in desks 1 to 72 (+ self-service kiosks) on the first floor (Level 1). The airport lounges at the airport are located on the second floor (Level 2) after the security check.

Which airlines fly from and to Durban King Shaka Airport?

The main airlines at the airport are:
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    Airlink
  • FlySafair brand logo
    FlySafair
  • Emirates brand logo
    Emirates
  • South African Airways brand logo
    South African Airways
  • Proflight Zambia brand logo
    Proflight Zambia
Here you can find the complete list of airlines at Durban King Shaka Airport.

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