Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Durban King Shaka International

This information is correct as of August 2016

Airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Durban

British Airways, FlySafair, Kulula, Mango, South African Airways and South African Express all fly from Johannesburg to Durban.

Terminal Information – Departing

This is only a guideline. Always check your boarding pass for up-to-date terminal information.

Flights to Durban leave from terminal B of Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport. This is the domestic terminal. Shops in this terminal include Occhiali (accessories), CNA (newsagents), Exclusive Books, Stogies (cosmetics), Capi (electronics), @Play (sports) and Makgala's (jewellery). There's also a pharmacy on the retail level.

If you like to eat before boarding you'll be fairly spoiled for choice. The domestic terminal offers a range of places to eat including local favourite Anat, a Shawarma joint. There's also a KFC if you're in the mood for fried chicken and a Debonair's Pizza for Italian snacks. There's a Wimpy for burgers and a Raj for Indian cuisine. Fournos Bakery serve up tasty baked goods, but if you're in the mood for something healthy you can grab a salad from Kauai. There are a few coffee shops including Cafe Dulce and Cafe Nescafe, as well as pub Keg & Aviator.

The domestic terminal doesn't have free Wi-Fi, but you can get connected at the Airport Online outlet just after passing through security. There are five lounges in the domestic terminal: South African Airways Lounge, British Airways Slow Lounge, Bidvest Sky Lounge and Menzies Mashonza Lounge.

Terminal Information – Arriving

Durban King Shaka International Airport is about 25 miles from downtown Durban. There's an hourly shuttle bus from the airport to the city which charges ZAR 80. Taxis to the city are more expensive: expect to pay upwards of ZAR 400. Alternatively you can book car hire at Durban Airport and drive yourself into town.

Practical Information

Although this is an internal flight, it's a good idea to keep your passport on you. Airline staff sometimes ask to see photographic identification during check-in or at the boarding gate. We recommend arriving at the airport no later than 90 minutes before flight departure.

What to expect in Durban

Durban is a good place to visit all year round if you're looking for warm temperatures and plenty of sunshine. It has a warmer climate than Johannesburg. The hottest months are from January to March, when the average temperature is 25°C. Although June and July are the coldest months they're still pleasantly warm, with an average temperature of 18°C. Highs of 23°C aren't unusual during winter, either. Prices in Durban are slightly lower than in Johannesburg, although not remarkably so. You'll save a few quid on dinner, drinks and taxis.

If you're looking for a place to stay, check out our hotels in Durban.

*Prices subject to change