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Among airlines operating Dubai to Durban flights:

• Emirates: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Emirates operates flights between Dubai and Durban.

Flights from Dubai to Durban usually depart from Dubai Intl (DXB) and arrive at Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Dubai to Durban.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average AED 3,378 return, compared with AED 4,238 via a stopover through Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by South African and Emirates. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A380-800 variants.

Most connecting flights from Dubai to Durban pass through Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the Dubai to Durban route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at AED 3,287 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at AED 3,646, a difference of AED 360. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dubai to Durban route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 50 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dubai to Durban flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dubai to Durban:

• Earliest: departs at 10:15 and lands at 18:41
• Latest: departs at 10:40 and lands at 19:06.

The flight takes about 8h 26m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 2% above the route average of AED 3,492. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Dubai to Durban takes 8h 26m, covering 10,656 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about AED 2,108 to AED 18,486. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Dubai to Durban are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 2,286, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.

Emirates is the only airline operating Dubai to Durban flights. 77% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Durban is 2 hours behind Dubai (South Africa Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 13 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo

Return flights from Dubai to Durban range from AED 3,211 to AED 4,012, with an average of AED 3,492 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 3,211 counts as a good deal.