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

The cheapest way to get from Durban to Dubai is to fly and shuttle which costs AED 1000 - AED 3000 and takes 15h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durban to Dubai is to fly which takes 11h 13m and costs AED 1000 - AED 3700.

How far is it from Durban to Dubai?

The distance between Durban and Dubai is 6673 km.

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

It takes approximately 11h 13m to get from Durban to Dubai, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Durban and Dubai?

Dubai is 2h ahead of Durban. It is currently 8:07 AM in Durban and 10:07 AM in Dubai.

Where can I stay near Dubai?

There are 16949+ hotels available in Dubai.

Durban to Dubai - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Durban to Dubai by plane, bus, or shuttle

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Fly King Shaka International Airport to Dubai International Airport
best
1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane DUR - DXB
11h 13m
AED 1,059–3,668
Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly to Dubai International Airport
cheapest
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 1,028–3,310
Bus to Richards Bay, fly to Dubai International Airport
1. Take the bus from Durban to Richards Baybus
2. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane RCB - DXB
16h 20m
AED 1,144–3,473
Fly King Shaka International Airport to Sharjah International Airport
1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)plane DUR - SHJ
15h 37m
AED 1,177–3,492
Bus to Margate, fly to Dubai International Airport
1. Take the bus from Durban Station to Margate Retirement Villagebus
2. Fly from Margate (MGH) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane MGH - DXB
18h 26m
AED 1,169–3,580
Fly King Shaka International Airport to Abu Dhabi, shuttle
1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane DUR - AUH
2. Take a shuttle bus from Abu Dhabi Airport to Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mallshuttle
15h 45m
AED 1,095–2,906

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

38Weekly Planes

11h 10mAverage Duration

AED 1,075Cheapest 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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