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

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  1. Fly to King Shaka International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane FCO - DUR
    18h 42m
    R 8,273–12,348

  2. Fly to Pietermaritzburg, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane FCO - PZB
    2. Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    22h 28m
    R 6,678–19,578

  3. Fly to Richards Bay, taxi

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane plane FCO - RCB
    2. Take the taxi from Richards Bay (RCB) to Durbantaxi taxi
    21h 43m
    R 8,273–20,618

  4. Fly to Maputo International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)plane plane FCO - MPM
    2. Take the bus from Maputo to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    23h 9m
    R 8,513–16,118

Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration16h 33mAverage Duration
TicketR 6,110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,236.8 km
  • Duration: 18h 42m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Durban, South Africa?

Egyptair, South African Airways, and four other airlines fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) 4 times a day.

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