How to get fromDurban to Dubaiby plane, taxi, or bus

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

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Fly from King Shaka International Airport
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1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane DUR - DXB
11h 13m
AED 1,150–3,759
Taxi to Richards Bay, fly
1. Take the taxi from Durban to Richards Bay (RCB)taxi
2. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane RCB - DXB
14h 43m
AED 1,284–3,638
Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly
1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane PZB - DXB
14h 54m
AED 1,229–4,012
Bus to Margate, fly
1. Take the bus from Durban Station to Margate Retirement Villagebus
2. Fly from Margate (MGH) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane MGH - DXB
17h 56m
AED 1,160–3,969

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

34Weekly Planes

11h 8mAverage Duration

AED 1,119Cheapest Price

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Distance: 6,672.6 km
Duration: 11h 13m

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

Emirates, CemAir, and two other airlines fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) 5 times a day.

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Dubai(opens in a new window), United Arab Emirates(opens in a new window)

With breathtaking architecture, luxury shopping and a thriving gourmet scene, Dubai is a one-stop travel shop for the entire family. Visit Dubai Mall for the latest in designer fashion, head to the top of Burj Khalifa for uninterrupted city views, haggle for the best deals at the Gold and Spice Souks, before relaxing at Jumeirah Beach. Experience a desert safari complete with camel rides, or learn about the city’s evolution at the Dubai Museum. Indulge in a Michelin-starred meal at one of the city’s top restaurants, or party hard at a superclub.

Things to do in Dubai

IMG Worlds of Adventure(Opens in a new window)

IMG Worlds of Adventure is an indoor amusement park in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is located on Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road within the City of Arabia.

Falcon City of Wonders(Opens in a new window)

Falcon City of Wonders (FCW) is a Dubai-based real-estate project was founded in 2005. The project include international-themed villas, spacious apartments, shopping malls, hotels, business offices, fine-dining restaurants, health clubs, spas, nurseries, schools and parks. When viewed from above, the development resembles a falcon, the national bird of the UAE, with the Falcon Mall forming the head of the falcon. As of 2022, the project has only completed the Left Wing of the city, with major portions still on hold. It is located in Wadi Al Safa 2, a short distance from the Global Village and the Arabian Ranches.

Wild Wadi Water Park(Opens in a new window)

The Wild Wadi Water Park is an outdoor water park in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Situated in the area of Jumeirah, next to the Burj Al Arab and the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, the water park is operated by Jumeirah International, a Dubai-based hotelier.

F1-X Dubai(Opens in a new window)

F1-X Dubai was a proposed theme park dedicated to Formula One. It would have been the first official F1 theme park and was to be built by Union Properties close to the Dubai Autodrome as part of the MotorCity section of Dubailand. Union Properties obtained the exclusive rights to build such parks, budgeting $360 million for the Dubai site and originally having plans for sites also in Europe and the Far East. The amount that Union Properties borrowed for the whole project was around $1.6 billion.

Places to stay in Dubai

DAMAC Maison Distinction(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

Millennium Atria Business Bay(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Vida Downtown Residences(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

The St. Regis Downtown Dubai(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

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