Dubai to Durban (DXB–DUR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DXB–DUR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Emirates leads the route. The flight covers 4,118 miles in approximately 8h 11m. 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 | 8h11 | – | – | DE, SA |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
DXB: +04 · DUR: SAST
When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 4:00 PM in Durban.
UAE passport holders enter South Africa visa-free for up to 90 days. A valid passport with at least 30 days validity beyond the intended stay and at least two blank pages is required. South Africa enforces the blank pages rule strictly at check-in and on arrival. Yellow fever certificates are required if arriving from or transiting through endemic countries.
Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.
DXB–DUR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DXB to DUR
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
DXB to DUR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DXB to DUR ranges from 8 hours 11 minutes to 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 23 hours via JNB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.