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King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
Airport info
Code:
DUR
Number of terminals:
1
Dialling code:
+27
Timezone:
GMT +2:00
Address:
PO Box 57701, King Shaka International Airport, 4407 Kwazulu Natal, South Africa
Location:
The airport is located 35km (22 miles) north of central Durban.
Telephone:
032 436 6758.
Here you'll find essential information on King Shaka International Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.
Airport news:
Also known as La Mercy Airport, King Shaka International opened for business in May 2010, replacing the former Durban International Airport. A direct rail link with the city is planned as part of the second phase of development.
Information:
An airport information desk (tel: 031 451 6758) is situated in the Departures area, while Arrivals has a tourist information counter.
Website:
www.airports.co.za Driving directions:
From central Durban take the N3 highway west for a short distance, and turn north on to the N2 highway, which passes the airport, and from which the terminals are signposted.
Public Transport
Public transport road:
Shuttle: Regular shuttle buses operate to Durban city centre between 0500-2200. Coastal Motor Transport (tel: 031 465 5573; www.airportbustransport.co.za) provide these services; journey time is around 40 minutes. There is also an hourly shuttle (which must be pre-booked) linking the airport with Durban and Umhlanga hotels, the Durban beachfront and the International Convention Centre. Contact the airport information desk (tel: 031 451 6758) for more information. Buses depart from outside the Arrivals area.
Taxi: Taxi services are available from outside Departures, among companies offering cabs are Al Hassan Taxis (tel: 031 564 0734); Aussies Radio Taxis (tel: 031 309 788); Boshoff Taxis (tel: 031 306 6330); Checkers Radio Taxis (tel: 031 465 5573); and Eagle Radio Taxis (tel: 031 337 2442).
Terminal facilities
Money:
Standard Bank offers exchange services and ATMs. A VAT refund facility is available in Departures. There are public phones throughout the terminal, and a post office in the main concourse.
Food:
There are a number of restaurants and bars throughout both Arrivals and Departures.
Shopping:
Duty-free shopping is available airside in Departures, and there are a number of shops selling local crafts, giftware, clothing and other items.
Luggage:
Porterage is available for those in need of assistance, primarily the disabled and elderly; this should be arranged in advance (tel: (031) 451 6544).
Other:
First-aid facilities are also available. There is a pharmacy on the first floor. A Muslim prayer room is also available.
Airport facilities
Conference and business:
There is a South African Airways business lounge in the Departures area (tel: 031 450 2246) for domestic passengers, while ACSA offers a VIP lounge facility in Arrivals. A further Premier Lounge (tel: 031 469 2811), available to all passengers on payment of a fee, is located in Departures. Extensive meetings and conference facilities, including the recently opened International Conference Centre (tel: 031 360 1000; www.icc.co.za), are to be found in central Durban.
Disabled facilities:
The airport is fully accessible with lifts, porterage assistance, and specially equipped toilets.
Car parking:
Long- and short-term car parks are available at the airport, with space for almost 2,000 vehicles.
Car rental:
Avis, Budget, First, Hertz, Thrifty and Woodford are represented at the airport, and desks are located in Arrivals.
Airport hotels
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