What is the cheapest way to get from Dubai to Durban?

The cheapest way to get from Dubai to Durban is to shuttle and fly which costs R 4 200 - R 12 000 and takes 16h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dubai to Durban?

The fastest way to get from Dubai to Durban is to fly which takes 12h 12m and costs R 5 000 - R 19 000.

How far is it from Dubai to Durban?

The distance between Dubai and Durban is 6674 km.

How long does it take to get from Dubai to Durban?

It takes approximately 12h 12m to get from Dubai to Durban, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Dubai and Durban?

Durban is 2h behind Dubai. It is currently 4:13 AM in Dubai and 2:13 AM in Durban.

Where can I stay near Durban?

There are 2207+ hotels available in Durban.

Dubai to Durban - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, taxi, and shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Dubai to Durban by plane, bus, taxi, or shuttle

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Fly Dubai International Airport to King Shaka International Airport
best
1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane DXB - DUR
12h 12m
R 5,224–18,262
Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly to King Shaka International Airport
cheapest
1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane AUH - DUR
16h 12m
R 4,277–11,433
Fly Dubai International Airport to Pietermaritzburg, bus
1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane DXB - PZB
2. Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus
15h 28m
R 6,129–18,492
Fly Dubai International Airport to Richards Bay, taxi
1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane DXB - RCB
2. Take the taxi from Richards Bay (RCB) to Durbantaxi
14h 33m
R 8,824–17,832
Fly Dubai International Airport to Margate, bus
1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Margate (MGH)plane DXB - MGH
2. Take the bus from Margate Retirement Village to Durban Stationbus
20h 26m
R 7,764–23,302

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) flights

27Weekly Planes

10h 26mAverage Duration

R 5,158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 6,673.6 km
Duration: 12h 12m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Durban, South Africa?

Emirates, South African Airways, and Airlink fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) 4 times a day.

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