Durban to Dubai (DUR–DXB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DUR–DXB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Emirates leads the route. The flight covers 4,118 miles in approximately 8h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK Emirates Also: DE, SA | 7 | 77W | 8h20 | – | – | DE, SA |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
DUR: SAST · DXB: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Durban, it's 8:00 PM in Dubai.
Metro Red Line from T1 (Airport Terminal 1 station) or T3 (Airport Terminal 3 station) to central Dubai. BurJuman: 20 min; Dubai Mall/Burj Khalifa: 23 min. Fare is AED 6.50–10. Metro runs from 5:30am; early morning arrivals may need to wait. T2 is not served by metro; RTA buses run to Al Ghubaiba (Bus 402) for AED 3.Taxis from DXB to Downtown Dubai cost AED 35–55 (airport taxi surcharge applies). Careem and Uber operate from designated zones. Ride-hails must be booked via app; street hailing is not permitted in terminal areas.
Desert climate, hot, dry, and sunny virtually year-round. Summers (June–September) are extreme: 38–48°C with high humidity near the coast. Heat stress slows ground operations but rarely causes weather cancellations. Winter (December–February) is DXB's peak season at 18–28°C with minimal rain and near-constant sunshine.
Occasional sandstorms (haboob) reduce visibility sharply and can ground flights for hours, most likely in spring (April–May) and summer. Light rain falls in winter and can cause road flooding on Dubai's drainage-limited road network. A light jacket is sufficient for winter evenings.
DUR–DXB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DUR to DXB
King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
DUR to DXB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DUR to DXB ranges from 8 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,118 miles (6,627 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 20 hours via JNB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.