# DUR — King Shaka International Airport > Machine-readable reference for DUR. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/dur HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/dur Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/dur.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/DUR.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-15T08:13:13.104+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: King Shaka International Airport - IATA: DUR - ICAO: FALE - City: Durban - Country: ZA (ZA) - Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg - Distance from city: 35 km (22 mi) north of central Durban - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: .62M - Official website: https://www.airports.co.za/airports/king-shaka-international-airport ## Overview Welcome King Shaka International Airport (DUR) offers a distinct experience for travelers passing through South Africa. This compact single-terminal airport stands out with its calm, polished vibe, a unique blend of local craft shops, and an onsite KZN microbrewery. Situated 35 km north of Durban's bustling city center, DUR is appreciated by frequent flyers for its rapid check-in process and short walking distances, making it one of the least stressful airports in the country compared to major hubs like Johannesburg or Cape Town. At a glance With over 6.2 million passengers passing through its doors annually, King Shaka may be modest in size but not in efficiency or charm. The airport consists of a single Passenger Terminal and is served by airlines like FlySafair, Emirates, and Qatar Airways. It's well-regarded for delivering swift formalities and easy navigation. The terminal houses a range of dining spots and stores, mostly concentrated in the landside piazza and arrivals food court. Terminals & layout King Shaka features one passenger terminal that balances functionality with a sense of place. Here, travelers can appreciate the polished environment as they transition from lands… ## Terminals (1) - **Passenger Terminal** — airlines: FlySafair, Emirates, Qatar Airways URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/terminals/passenger-terminal ## Dining (9) - **Fego Coffee Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/restaurants/fego-coffee-shop - **Kauai** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/restaurants/kauai - **KFC** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/restaurants/kfc - **Milky Lane** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/restaurants/milky-lane - **Mugg & Bean** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/restaurants/mugg-bean - **Spur** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/restaurants/spur - **Steers** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/restaurants/steers - **Wimpy** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/restaurants/wimpy - **Zululand Brewing Company** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/restaurants/zululand-brewing-company ## Lounges (4) - **ACSA VIP Lounge** — access: Arrivals, VIP services URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/lounges/acsa-vip-lounge - **Premier Lounge** — access: Departures, pay-in and airline contracts · day pass: R 300 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/lounges/premier-lounge - **South African Airways Lounge** — Domestic Terminal · access: Departures, airline business lounge URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/lounges/south-african-airways-lounge - **Umphafa Lounge** — access: International Departures, Amex and partners URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/lounges/umphafa-lounge ## Shops (24) - **Big Five Duty Free** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/shops/big-five-duty-free - **Cellini** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/shops/cellini - **Cosmic Candy** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/shops/cosmic-candy - **Dischem Pharmacy** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/shops/dischem-pharmacy - **Electro** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/shops/electro - **EM Native** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/shops/em-native - **Exclusive Books** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/shops/exclusive-books - **Galleri Gifts** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/shops/galleri-gifts - **Granny's Fudge** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/shops/granny-s-fudge - **Healthmart** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/shops/healthmart - **Khasav** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/shops/khasav - **Lere Shoe Shine Services** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/shops/lere-shoe-shine-services - **Mabote Art** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/shops/mabote-art - **Moda** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/shops/moda - **MTN** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/shops/mtn - **Ocean Africa** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/shops/ocean-africa - **Sneakers** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/shops/sneakers - **Sunglass Hut** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/shops/sunglass-hut - **Sunkissed Beauty** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/shops/sunkissed-beauty - **Sweet Treat** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/shops/sweet-treat - **Twill** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/shops/twill - **Vodacom** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/shops/vodacom - **Woolworths** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/shops/woolworths - **Yemaya** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/shops/yemaya ## Parking (5) - **Long-term Parking** — Official on-site long stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/parking/long-term-parking - **Premium Parking** — Official on-site close to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/parking/premium-parking - **Shaded Parking** — Official on-site covered URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/parking/shaded-parking - **Short-term Parking** — Official on-site short stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/parking/short-term-parking - **Valet Parking** — Official valet service URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/parking/valet-parking ## Ground transport (10) - **A Hassan Taxis** — Metered taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/transport/a-hassan-taxis - **Avis** — On-airport car rental · 30-60 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/transport/avis - **City Cabs** — Metered taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/transport/city-cabs - **Coastal Motor Transport Shuttle** — Airport–Durban city shuttle URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/transport/coastal-motor-transport-shuttle - **First Car Rental** — On-airport car rental URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/transport/first-car-rental - **Hertz** — On-airport car rental URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/transport/hertz - **Hotel Shuttle Services** — Airport–Durban and Umhlanga ho · 30-45 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/transport/hotel-shuttle-services - **Rikki Cabs** — Metered taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/transport/rikki-cabs - **Thrifty** — On-airport car rental · 40 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/transport/thrifty - **Woodford** — On-airport car rental URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dur/transport/woodford ## Insider tips - _Insider_: For local brews and a quieter atmosphere, make your way to Zululand Brewing Company in Domestic Departures. - _Time_: Arrive 20-30 minutes ahead if intending to dine at Mugg & Bean or Spur landside. Most eateries close to boarding gates offer less variety. - _Local_: Discover authentic South African crafts at EM Native and Mabote Art before you fly. Ideal spots for last-minute gifts. - _Money_: Opt for the Coastal Motor Transport shuttle at about R50, significantly cheaper than taxi fares hovering around R500. - _Quiet_: For a peaceful area to work, Mugg & Bean and Kauai offer better seating and power outlets than most airside gates. - _Avoid_: Steer clear of unofficial taxi touts at arrivals; instead, head directly to the designated metered taxi ranks. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/DUR.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/dur/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/dur/departures — HTML page with live departures