King Shaka International Airport (DUR)

Durban, ZA 🇿🇦 Large International Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

FALE

IATA

DUR

Elevation

295 ft

Region

ZA-NL

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: FALE

Local Code: Not available

Location: -29.614444° N, 31.119722° E

Continent: AF

Type: Large International Airport

Keywords: La Mercy Airport

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`06/24`	12139 ft	197 ft	Asphalt	Active

Type	Description	Frequency
DURBAN Approach	-	`125.75 MHz`
KING SHAKA ATIS	-	`127.0 MHz`
KING SHAKA INT.	KING SHAKA INT. Tower	`118.45 MHz`
KING SHAKA INT.	-	`121.65 MHz`
VOT TGV	-	`115.6 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency

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Popular Flight Routes

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Top Airlines

Operating at King Shaka International Airport

Airlines by Flight Activity

Based on observed flight operations and route network

Airline	Routes	Flights	Destinations	Last Activity
SFR `SFR` / `FA`	5	98	5	Sep 16, 2025
GBB `GBB` / `GE`	2	26	2	Sep 11, 2025
LNK `LNK` / `4Z`	4	24	4	Sep 16, 2025
South African Airways `SAA` / `SA`	1	15	1	Sep 16, 2025
KEM `KEM` / `5Z`	3	15	3	Sep 16, 2025
Air Botswana `BOT` / `BP`	1	3	1	Jul 20, 2025
SZL `SZL` / `RN`	1	3	1	Jul 20, 2025
Emirates `UAE` / `EK`	1	2	1	Jul 17, 2025
Turkish Airlines `THY` / `TK`	1	2	1	Jul 17, 2025
Qatar Airways `QTR` / `QR`	1	2	1	Jul 17, 2025

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Ground Transportation

Last updated: Jul 22, 2025

Taxis

Official, metered airport taxis are available 24/7 from the taxi rank located directly outside the arrivals terminal. Ride-hailing services like Uber and Bolt also operate from the airport, with designated pick-up zones. For safety, it is recommended to only use official taxis or reputable app-based services.

Rental Cars

Major car rental companies, including Avis, Hertz, Europcar, Budget, and Sixt, have service desks inside the arrivals terminal. Vehicles can be collected from and returned to the dedicated rental car parkade, which is a short walk from the terminal. Pre-booking is highly recommended, especially during peak seasons.

Public Transportation

Public transport is primarily limited to private shuttle bus services. Several companies offer pre-booked transfers to major hotels and key destinations in Durban, Umhlanga, and the surrounding coastal areas. There is no direct public city bus or train service connecting the airport to the city center.

Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.

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(no subject) Posted by on October 23, 2017

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