Travelling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR): what you need to know
The timezone in Durban is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Amsterdam.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your AMS to DUR flight.
Travelling during a peak month like June? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to King Shaka International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between AMS and DUR include:
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
O.R. Tambo International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
Rs149,657 is the lowest price for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to King Shaka International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs243,167. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from AMS to DUR if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to King Shaka International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from AMS to DUR.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to King Shaka International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
67.93% of flights that take off from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol from central Amsterdam, it takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near AMS. Whether you have an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to King Shaka International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
If you're coming in on a late Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to King Shaka International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near DUR:
Begin your adventure by picking up a King Shaka International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Green Motion or U-Save and explore beyond Durban's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from King Shaka International Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to central Durban
From King Shaka International Airport, Durban is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
June is the busiest month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to King Shaka International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Durban in February.
When reserving your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to King Shaka International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Durban, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 27ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AMS to DUR in July. Average temperatures are between 11ºC and 23ºC then.
Explore more of South Africa
Durban has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of South Africa just waiting to be discovered. About 72 kilometres north-west of Durban, a visit to Pietermaritzburg will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden, Comrades Marathon House and The Old Prison.
Around 483 kilometres north-west of Durban, Benoni is another favourite stop in South Africa. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Poplar Park, Buso Park and Outdoor Community Gym.
