King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in Durban serves as KwaZulu-Natal’s main international gateway, with a single modern passenger terminal handling both domestic and international traffic. Major South African carriers such as Airlink, British Airways (operating regional services), Kulula and South African Airways operate regular services here, with popular routes to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Johannesburg, and regional destinations in southern Africa and seasonal international links. Travelers can use the online flight board to check arrivals and departures; ground transport, car hire and parking are readily available at the terminal.
Frequently asked questions
The IATA airport code for King Shaka International Airport is DUR.
The ICAO code for King Shaka International Airport is FALE.
King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is located in Durban, South Africa.
The local time zone at King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is Africa/Johannesburg (GMT+2).
About 12 scheduled departures were counted at King Shaka International Airport (DUR) when flight schedules were last measured on July 19, 2026.
For international flights, arrive at least 3 hours before departure; for domestic flights, about 2 hours.
Based on the current departures board at King Shaka International Airport (DUR), scheduled flights are operated by Safair, Airlink, South African Airways, Cemair, and Global Aviation Operations.
Destinations on the current departures board at King Shaka International Airport (DUR) include Johannesburg, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, and Dubai.
The board on this page shows arrivals and departures for King Shaka International Airport (DUR). It re-checks for updates while the page is open, and every board states how old its data is — busy hubs are refreshed within hours, quieter airports less often.