Pre-booked metered taxis suit regulars who already have a driver
A Hassan Taxis runs as a standard metered taxi service to and from King Shaka International Airport (DUR), useful if you already have their number saved and want the same driver every time. Rides from DUR to central Durban usually clock in around 35–45 minutes for the 35 km run, depending on N2 traffic.
The company operates as a metered taxi, so fares are based on distance and time rather than flat zones; typical daytime runs from DUR to the beachfront sit in the ballpark of R400–R500. Confirm the per‑kilometre rate over the phone or by WhatsApp before you land, and ask if there’s a night or weekend surcharge after 20:00.
A Hassan Taxis picks up at the main public curb outside the arrivals level at King Shaka, a 2–3 minute walk from the baggage carousels. Let the driver know if you’re landing on a domestic or international flight so they meet you at the correct exit door by the arrivals hall coffee stands.
Pre‑booking helps during early morning and late‑night arrivals, especially around the 05:00–07:00 and 21:00–23:00 waves when several flights land at once. When you book, give your exact flight number (for example, BA 6203 from Johannesburg) so the driver can track delays and adjust the pickup time instead of circling.
Payment is usually in cash in South African rand, and ATMs sit roughly 50–70 metres from the arrivals exit inside the terminal. If you need to pay by card, ask A Hassan Taxis in advance if the assigned car carries a working card machine and confirm whether they add a card processing fee of a few percent.
Here’s a simple step‑by‑step for using A Hassan Taxis at DUR:
- 1. At least 12–24 hours before your flight, call or message A Hassan Taxis with your flight number, arrival time, and destination address.
- 2. Confirm the metered rate (per kilometre) and any after‑hours surcharge before you agree to the ride.
- 3. On landing at DUR, clear immigration and baggage; this usually takes 15–30 minutes on domestic flights and 30–45 minutes on international ones.
- 4. Withdraw cash at an airport ATM if needed; plan around R500–R700 for Durban‑area trips plus a tip.
- 5. Walk to the public curb outside arrivals and meet your driver at the agreed door number or landmark.
- 6. Before pulling off, check the meter is reset to zero and that the destination suburb (for example, Umhlanga, Durban North, or CBD) is clearly understood.
- 7. Keep the driver’s number for your return trip to DUR, and request pickup 2–3 hours before departure for domestic flights and 3–4 hours for international flights, depending on rush‑hour traffic.
One practical tip: for very early flights before 07:00, book your pickup the day before and ask the driver to message you 15 minutes before arrival so you’re not rushing the 35 km drive to DUR.