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King Shaka International Airport (DUR)

Airport info
Code: DUR
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.

Number of terminals: 1 Dialling code: +27
Telephone:
032 436 6758.
Timezone: GMT +2:00

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

There are no hotels at the airport. There is a choice of bed and breakfast accommodation available in the vicinity, and details of this can be found at the KZN Tourism kiosk in Arrivals (tel: 031 451 6666; www.zulu.org.za).

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