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How to get fromDurban to Phuketby plane or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Durban to Phuket by plane or bus

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  1. Fly King Shaka International Airport to Phuket International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane DUR - HKT
    19h 51m
    ฿16,474–49,557

  2. Bus to Richards Bay, fly to Phuket International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Durban to Richards Baybus bus
    2. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane RCB - HKT
    24h 53m
    ฿10,432–60,698

  3. Fly King Shaka International Airport to Krabi Airport, bus

    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane DUR - KBV
    2. Take the bus from กระบี่ to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    23h 39m
    ฿18,644–56,877

  4. Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly to Phuket International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane PZB - HKT
    22h 41m
    ฿12,278–71,035

  5. Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly to Krabi Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane PZB - KBV
    3. Take the bus from กระบี่ to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    24h 14m
    ฿13,448–77,355

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration17h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket฿12,193Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 8,376.8 km
  • Duration: 19h 51m

What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Phuket, Thailand?

Emirates, South African Airways, and three other airlines fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) 4 times a day.

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