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

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

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  1. Fly King Shaka International Airport to Dubai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane plane DUR - DXB
    11h 13m
    AED 1,359–6,069

  2. Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly to Dubai International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane plane PZB - DXB
    14h 54m
    AED 1,029–3,411

  3. Fly King Shaka International Airport to Sharjah International Airport

    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)plane plane DUR - SHJ
    15h 37m
    AED 1,177–3,593

  4. Bus to Margate, fly to Dubai International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Durban Station to Margate Retirement Villagebus bus
    2. Fly from Margate (MGH) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane plane MGH - DXB
    18h 26m
    AED 1,170–3,580

  5. Fly King Shaka International Airport to Abu Dhabi, shuttle

    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane plane DUR - AUH
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Abu Dhabi Airport to Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mallshuttle bus
    15h 45m
    AED 1,095–2,907

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

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration11h 7mAverage Duration
TicketAED 1,318Cheapest 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, Airlink, and three other airlines fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) 5 times a day.

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