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How to get fromDubai to Durbanby plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Dubai to Durban by plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Dubai International Airport to King Shaka International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane DXB - DUR
    12h 22m
    R 6,265–27,313

  2. 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 bus
    2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane AUH - DUR
    16h 17m
    R 4,717–12,484

  3. Fly Dubai International Airport to Pietermaritzburg, bus

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane DXB - PZB
    2. Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    15h 23m
    R 5,130–17,493

  4. Fly Dubai International Airport to Margate, bus

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Margate (MGH)plane plane DXB - MGH
    2. Take the bus from Margate Retirement Village to Durban Stationbus bus
    19h 56m
    R 7,305–23,363

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

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration11h 4mAverage Duration
TicketR 5,978Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,673.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 22m

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

Emirates, South African Airways, and four other airlines fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) every 4 hours.

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