King Shaka International Airport
King Shaka International Airport is the main large airport serving Durban on South Africa’s east coast, giving travellers a straightforward gateway to the city, its beaches, and the wider KwaZulu-Natal region. It is identified by the codes DUR and FALE, and sits at an elevation of 295 ft (90 m). For trip planning, arrivals, and departures, it operates on Africa/Johannesburg time, the same time zone used across much of South Africa.
About King Shaka International Airport
King Shaka International Airport is the main large airport serving Durban on South Africa’s east coast, giving travellers a straightforward gateway to the city, its beaches, and the wider KwaZulu-Natal region. It is identified by the codes DUR and FALE, and sits at an elevation of 295 ft (90 m). For trip planning, arrivals, and departures, it operates on Africa/Johannesburg time, the same time zone used across much of South Africa.
Overview
King Shaka International Airport is the main large airport serving Durban on South Africa’s east coast, giving travellers a straightforward gateway to the city, its beaches, and the wider KwaZulu-Natal region. It is identified by the codes DUR and FALE, and sits at an elevation of 295 ft (90 m). For trip planning, arrivals, and departures, it operates on Africa/Johannesburg time, the same time zone used across much of South Africa.
What Travellers Should Know
- Airport codes: DUR (IATA) and FALE (ICAO)
- Airport type: large airport serving Durban, South Africa
- Elevation: 295 ft (90 m) above sea level
- Main runway: 06/24, 12139 ft long, asphalt surface
- Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg
Runway And Operations
The airport has a single long asphalt runway, 06/24, measuring 12139 ft, which supports the needs of a major commercial airport and allows for efficient handling of a wide range of aircraft. For travellers, that usually means a facility designed for regular scheduled service rather than a small regional airfield, so it is a practical point of arrival if Durban is your final destination or the start of a broader journey in eastern South Africa.
Why It Matters For Your Trip
Knowing the airport’s basics can make travel smoother: checking the DUR code helps when booking flights, while the local Africa/Johannesburg time zone is useful for connections, hotel check-in planning, and arranging pickups. Because King Shaka International Airport serves Durban directly, it is the most obvious air gateway for visitors heading to the city for business, coastal holidays, or onward travel through the surrounding province.
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FAQ
King Shaka International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- King Shaka International Airport is located in Durban, South Africa (Africa), at coordinates -29.610°, 31.120°.
- Its IATA code is DUR and its ICAO code is FALE.
- King Shaka International Airport serves Durban, South Africa. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- King Shaka International Airport operates on Africa/Johannesburg local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- King Shaka International Airport sits at latitude -29.610° and longitude 31.120°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from DUR. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for DUR is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from DUR on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is King Shaka Dr, La Mercy, KwaZulu-Natal, 4407, South Africa, the phone number is +27 32 436 6758, the official website is http://www.airports.co.za/airports/king-shaka. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in South Africa. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.