Transfer to/from - Durban airport (DUR)

 

Public transportation services, licensed taxis and rideshare, private transfer companies and car rental services in Durban airport (DUR)

Transportation

 

Bus

Private services are available departing from outside the International Arrivals area to the city centre and surrounding areas.

Minibuses from Airport Bus Shuttle (Tel +27 31 465 1660 / 82 340 9990 / 81 325 1941) leave every 45 minutes, while vehicles from Margate Mini Coach (Tel +27 39 312 1406 / 82 455 9736) and Southern Shuttle (Tel +27 81 475 7575 / 79 571 9900) operate four times a day.

The journey to Durban city centre takes around 30 minutes.

Rent a Car

 

Taxi

Taxi ranks are located in front of the Arrivals Hall, and the available companies are:

- A Hassan Taxis (Tel +27 31 564 0734 / 82 680 7277)
- Cabz4U (Tel +27 31 577 6710 / 82 530 3745)
- City Cabs (Tel +27 31 577 2911 / 82 086 6888)
- Checker Radio Taxi (Tel +27 31 465 5573 / 82 340 9990)
- Clives Taxis (Tel +27 82 956 0823 / 82 086 6888)
- Eagle Radio Taxi (Tel +27 31 337 2442 / 83 301 4767)
- Phola Taxi (Tel +27 73 259 9744)
- Rikki Cabs (Tel +27 31 539 6844 / 72 408 0418)
- Sikelela Taxis (Tel +27 83 329 8670)
- Starhim2/Khumalo (Tel +27 31 301 9991 / 82 894 2572)
- Tall's Taxi/Shashi's Taxi (Tel +27 31 303 1356 / 83 272 6505)
- Umbubane Trading/Thekwini Cabs (Tel +27 31 301 2026 / 72 773 2418)

The travel time to the city centre is 20-30 minutes.

More information about transport from the airport

 
 

Latest updates: January 27, 2025

Transportation Tips to/from the airport

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.
 
 1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening.
 
If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time.
 
If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications.
 
If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.
 
 2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive.
 
Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff.
 
It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver.
 
On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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