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How to get fromLondon to Durbanby plane or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from London to Durban by plane or bus

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to King Shaka International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane LHR - DUR
    16h 46m
    R 7,484–15,978

  2. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Pietermaritzburg, bus

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane LHR - PZB
    2. Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    18h 57m
    R 7,349–23,158

  3. Fly London City Airport to King Shaka International Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane LCY - DUR
    20h 33m
    R 9,287–31,348

  4. Fly London City Airport to Pietermaritzburg, bus

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane LCY - PZB
    2. Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    21h 4m
    R 10,152–33,528

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration14h 16mAverage Duration
TicketR 6,535Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,585.8 km
  • Duration: 16h 46m

What companies run services between London, England and Durban, South Africa?

British Airways, Airlink, and four other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) 5 times a day.

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