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King Shaka International airport

King Shaka International airport is your gateway to KwaZulu Natal, serving as the primary airport for Durban and its surrounding towns. Together with Cape Town International and O.R. Tambo International airports, King Shaka hosts the Golden Triangle routes, which account for over 80% of domestic air traffic.

This award-winning airport connects 5.2 million passengers per year to local and international destinations and is well-equipped with world-class amenities to make your travel experience comfortable and pleasurable. These include a variety of shops, restaurants, a jpharmacy, post office, KwaZulu Natal Tourism Information centre, banks and foreign exchange services. The airport is located in the town of La Mercy and is a 20-minute drive away from Durban’s city centre, Ballito and Umhlanga and allows for easy access to the South Coast region.

On arrival at the airport

King Shaka International Airport has added additional health and safety procedures and measures upon arrival to protect passengers and staff:

• Temperature screening upon arrival
• Physical distancing of 1.5m inside terminal building
• Hand sanitisers have been strategically placed throughout the airport to keep hands clean
• Sanitisation and disinfection of trolleys
• No-touch policy at security points
• Perspex screens to limit unnecessary physical interaction with airport staff
• Automatic dispensing of parking tickets to avoid contact with the release button.

Airport Transfers

From car rentals and airport shuttle services to e-hailing services like Uber and metered taxis, you can choose from various transport modes that safely get you to your destination from King Shaka International Airport. Hiring a car will give you easy access to surrounding suburbs, Durban’s nearby towns and more of the province, while taxis help you avoid the hassle of traffic and parking, giving you added peace of mind.

Public Transport

The Durban People Mover is a convenient, affordable, safe and reliable way to explore the city. This scheduled bus service runs every 15 minutes between the Golden Mile promenade and city centre until 10 pm. The busses offer easy wheelchair access and assistance is also given to elderly passengers.

Other modes of transport

If you’re wanting to immerse yourself in Durban’s vibrant culture, the following modes of transport can be used during the day: go on a leisurely walk, hire a bicycle or go-kart to explore the beachfront, or travel like a local by train or minibus taxi to surrounding suburbs.