Flying from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD): what you need to know
The timezone in Hyderabad is UTC+5:30, which is three hours 30 minutes ahead of Durban.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your DUR to HYD flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Opt for a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from King Shaka International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. Dubai Airport is a top stopover on the DUR to HYD route.
How to find the cheapest flights from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
At the moment, Rs187,063 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way King Shaka International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs288,480. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from DUR to HYD, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from King Shaka International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across the month and bag a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from DUR to HYD.
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Handy information about King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
King Shaka International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 86.29% of flights that take off from DUR reach their destination on time.
Central Durban to King Shaka International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near DUR. Whether you're boarding an early flight from King Shaka International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
If you're getting in on a late King Shaka International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near HYD:
Grab a Rajiv Gandhi International Airport rental car and explore places that require a little more effort to reach. Europcar and Avis can set you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Hyderabad and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to central Hyderabad
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to the centre of Hyderabad has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
July is the busiest month for flights from King Shaka International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Hyderabad in April.
The warmest month in Hyderabad is May, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 40ºC. Book your flights from King Shaka International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DUR to HYD in December. Average temperatures are between 15ºC and 29ºC then.
Explore more of India
Nagpur is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Hyderabad. Around 418 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Ambazari Lake and Garden, Raman Science Centre and Walkers Street Seminary Hills.
Nowrangapur is another essential stop in India and is around 483 kilometres north-east of Hyderabad. No journey is complete without seeing Hospital Church, Jai Hanuman Statue and Sri Satya Sai Mandir.
