King Shaka International Airport – DUR Durban
King Shaka International Airport is situated 22 miles north of Durban’s city center. It is the main airport of Durban, South Africa. It replaced Durban International Airport, a few months before the FIFA World Cup in 2010. Ever since 1970, the airport was already conceptualized and on 1973, it was constructed but it was put to stop in 1982. The limitation of Durban International Airport paved way for the revival of the airport project.
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King Shaka International Airport has a two-level passenger terminal at the southern end of the airport. The lower level is designated for the arrival and the upper level for departures. The terminal has a capacity to handle 7.5 million passengers yearly. It has 72 check-in counters and 18 self-service kiosks. It also has a ticketing area for various airlines. On the arrivals area, five conveyors are available for both domestic and international use. The airport features several retail shops and a piazza outside the building. Since it opened, the airport received numerous awards yearly like Best Airport in Africa, Best Regional Airport in Africa and the World. Some of the famous destinations are Mauritius, Cape Town, Dubai, Doha and Istanbul. La Lucia and Umhlanga are nearby cities in the airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Durban offers apartment hotels for accommodation. DUR Airport hotels located outsise its vicinity include, the top-rated Breakers Resort, the luxurious Fairmont Zimbali Resort and the simple yet cozy, Sylvan Grove Guest house. These hotels ate located to about less than 7-mile drive or a short 25-minute drive from DUR Airport.
An airport in the northern part of Durban is Virginia Airport, located 20-minute drive from the DUR Airport.
On this page it is easy to search for Durban, South Africa airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Durban, South Africa (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the DUR airport.
Most of these DUR
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Durban, South Africa
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the DUR airport are Umhlanga Hospital, Gateway Theatre of Shopping, and Umhlanga Hospital.
Map of Durban, South Africa Hotels
View all Durban, South Africa (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Durban, South Africa (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) location map.
Weather Forecast for Durban, South Africa (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
If you planning to travel to Durban, South Africa (DUR-King Shaka Intl.), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 4:34 AM.
The temperature feels like 77.5 with a humidity level of 58 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 1 percent with visibility at 15 percent.
Today’s UV index is 6, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling southwest at a speed of 5 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 3:17 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
5/10
Clear Sky
76°F
High: 91°F
Low: 70°F
Precipitation: 0%
Saturday
5/11
Overcast clouds
72°F
High: 74°F
Low: 68°F
Precipitation: 10%
Sunday
5/12
Overcast clouds
70°F
High: 72°F
Low: 67°F
Precipitation: 20%
Monday
5/13
Light rain
70°F
High: 74°F
Low: 68°F
Precipitation: 55%
Tuesday
5/14
Few clouds
71°F
High: 78°F
Low: 59°F
Precipitation: 25%
Wednesday
5/15
Few clouds
71°F
High: 88°F
Low: 65°F
Precipitation: 0%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Durban, South Africa DUR airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free DUR airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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