King Shaka International Airport DURFALE
King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is Durban’s main airport, about 35 km north of the city centre. It is not a major global-alliance hub: South African Airways’ Star Alliance hub is Johannesburg OR Tambo, and DUR functions mainly as a strong South African domestic trunk airport plus KwaZulu-Natal’s international gateway. Expect heavy domestic flying to Johannesburg, Cape Town and other South African cities, with a smaller set of regional and long-haul links, including Gulf/African connectivity depending on schedule season. The passenger experience is straightforward because domestic and international flights sit under one integrated terminal roof: departures are upstairs, arrivals downstairs, and domestic/international security and immigration flows split after check-in. Transfers are usually walking transfers, but international-to-domestic passengers should plan for immigration, customs, baggage and re-screening where applicable.
Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
Airport lounges
Lounge access is reference info; commission never ranks.
Official info
- General
- +27 32 436 6000
- Customer service
- +27 32 436 6758
As of 2026-06-21 — confirm with the airport.
Airport facts
- ICAO
- FALE
- Elevation
- 295 ft
- Scheduled service
- Yes
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 12139 ft
DURBAN Approach125.75 MHzKING SHAKA ATIS127 MHzKING SHAKA INT.118.45 MHzKING SHAKA INT.121.65 MHzVOT TGV115.6 MHz
Terminals
Terminal
To the city
- No rail link → Durban city centre · No airport rail/metro service; a light-rail feasibility study was announced in late 2024. Access is by road only.
- Bus / coach
- Airport shuttle buses serve Durban city centre (~35 km / 22 mi south) via the N2 freeway (toll southbound) or the untolled R102
- Taxi
- Metered taxis with dedicated pickup/drop-off areas (Metered Taxis desk +27 32 436 6035)
- Train / metro
- None — no rail link to the airport (light-rail feasibility study under consideration)
- Rideshare
- Ride-hailing (e.g. Uber/Bolt) operates from designated pickup zones
Airport services
Wi-FiloungesLeft luggage
Cities served
Hotels near the airport
Reference data — airport facts AI-sourced (likely), confirm with the airport; commission never ranks.