Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR): what you need to know
The timezone in Durban is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Edinburgh.
To ensure you catch your EDI to DUR flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to King Shaka International Airport. Many passengers pass through Dubai Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
R 8,497 is the best price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to King Shaka International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 15,755. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from EDI to DUR, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to King Shaka International Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from EDI to DUR.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Edinburgh Airport to King Shaka International Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of all flights leaving Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it takes around 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near EDI. Whether you've booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to King Shaka International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Edinburgh Airport to King Shaka International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DUR instead:
Go where the road takes you with a King Shaka International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Green Motion or U-Save and discover more of Durban and beyond.
Booking your ride from King Shaka International Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to central Durban
From King Shaka International Airport, Durban is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to King Shaka International Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Durban. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Durban is February, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Edinburgh Airport to King Shaka International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from EDI to DUR in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
Explore more of South Africa
Durban has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of South Africa just waiting to be explored. About 72 kilometres north-west of Durban, a visit to Pietermaritzburg will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden, Comrades Marathon House and The Old Prison.
If you're looking to explore another corner of South Africa, head for Benoni, about 483 kilometres north-west of Durban. Poplar Park, Buso Park and Outdoor Community Gym are among its highlights.
