lights from Port Elizabeth to Durban | PLZ to DUR | King Shaka
FLIGHTS TO DURBAN FROM PORT ELIZABETH
Book flights from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to King Shaka International Airport, Durban (DUR). FlySafair and Airlink operate daily. Flight time approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Flights from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Durban (DUR)
The Port Elizabeth to Durban route connects two of South Africa’s premier coastal cities, linking the Eastern Cape directly to KwaZulu-Natal. The flight takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes to King Shaka International Airport, with direct daily services from FlySafair and Airlink.
Airlines Flying PLZ to DUR
FlySafair operates daily direct flights on this route, generally offering competitive fares for both leisure and business travellers.
Airlink also serves the route, with onward connectivity from Durban into further KwaZulu-Natal regional points.
About King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
King Shaka International Airport (IATA: DUR) is located in La Mercy, approximately 35 kilometres north of Durban’s city centre and 16 kilometres south of Ballito. It opened in 2010 as a replacement for the old Durban International Airport. The airport is modern, well-equipped and handles both domestic and international routes. Uber, Bolt and metered taxis serve the airport, and car hire desks are available in the arrivals hall from all major providers.
KwaZulu-Natal Travel Tips
Durban and KwaZulu-Natal offer a unique combination of warm Indian Ocean beaches, vibrant Indian food culture (Durban’s curry scene is legendary), the uShaka Marine World, the Valley of a Thousand Hills, the Battlefields route and easy access to game reserves including Hluhluwe-iMfolozi and iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Durban’s climate is warm and humid for most of the year, with the best beach weather from October through April.
Why Fly PLZ to Durban?
This route gives Eastern Cape travellers direct access to KwaZulu-Natal’s beaches, Durban’s well-known curry and food culture, and the wider region’s game reserves including Hluhluwe-iMfolozi — all without routing through Johannesburg. It’s a popular leisure connection alongside its business travel use.
FAQs — Port Elizabeth to Durban Flights
FAQ A complete guide to Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport / Port Elizebeth Airport – airlines, parking, facilities, transport options, charter services, check-in tips and more.
1. How long is the flight from Port Elizabeth to Durban? Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
2. Which airlines fly from PLZ to Durban? FlySafair and Airlink both operate direct daily flights on this route.
3. Which Durban airport do PLZ flights arrive at? King Shaka International Airport (DUR), located in La Mercy.
4. Is there a direct flight from PLZ to Durban? Yes, this is a direct, non-stop route.
5. How far is King Shaka Airport from Durban city centre? Approximately 35 km, around 30–45 minutes by car.
6. How many flights per day go from PLZ to Durban? Multiple daily departures are typically available between the two airlines; check the live schedule for current frequency.
7. Can I connect onward from Durban to other KwaZulu-Natal destinations? Yes, Airlink offers connections from Durban to further regional points within KwaZulu-Natal.
8. What is the IATA code for Durban’s airport? DUR.
9. Is car hire available at King Shaka Airport on arrival? Yes, major car hire providers operate from the arrivals hall at King Shaka International Airport.
10. Is this route popular for leisure or business travel? Both — it serves a strong mix of leisure travellers heading to KwaZulu-Natal’s beaches and game reserves, alongside business travellers connecting the two coastal economic centres.
